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CATALOGUE 

OF 

FIRST  EDITIONS 

OF 

STEPHEN  C.  FOSTER 

(1826-1864) 


BY 

WALTER  R.  WHITTLESEY 

ASSISTANT  IN  THE  MUSIC  DIVISION 
AND 

O.  G.  SONNECK 

CHIEF  OF  THE  DIVISION 


WASHINGTON 

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PREFATORY  NOTE 


Few  are  the  composers  whose  music  survives  their  generation. 
Stephen  Collins  Foster  died  at  New  York  on  January  13,  1864 — by  a 
remarkable  coincidence  this  American  master  of  song  was  born  in 
1826  on  the  Fourth  of  July — and  his  best  music  is  still  a  living  force  in 
our  national  life.  Many  of  Foster's  songs,  of  course,  belong  to  the 
mid-nineteenth  century  type  of  sentimental  American  parlour 
"ballad,"  not  exactly  distinguished  by  either  beauty  or  skill,  but 
some  of  his  songs  possess  the  beauty  and  power  of  imperishable  folk- 
songs. Misconception  or  partisanship  may  succeed  in  banishing  these 
songs  from  our  pubhc  schools,  but  Stephen  C.  Foster's  place  in  the 
history  of  music  in  America  is  too  high  to  be  permanently  aflFected 
by  such  efforts. 

A  hbrary,  even  a  national  library,  has  but  limited  opportunities 
for  honoring  the  memory  of  such  a  man  beyond  the  immediate  interest 
evinced  .  in  him  by  readers.  Exhibits  of  his  works,  such  as  the 
Library  of  Congress  arranged  last  year  in  its  exhibition  halls,  repre- 
sent one  of  these  opportmiities;  another  suggests  itself  from  the  fact 
that  bibliography  is  the  handmaiden  of  history.  The  deeper  the 
historical  interest  in  a  man  of  genius  grows,  the  more  ramified  the 
desire  for  bibhographic  knowledge  about  his  work  is  likely  to  become. 

To  maintain  that  the  historical  interest  in  Stephen  C.  Foster  has  so 
increased  within  the  last  50  years  as  to  create  a  craving  for  biblio- 
graphic information  about  him  would  be  absurd,  but  that  his  works 
have  become  fairly  interesting  bibhographically  is  certain.  One  rea- 
son for  this  explains  itself  from  the  rarity  of  the  original  editions  of 
his  songs.  Just  how  rare  they  are  only  he  will  reahze  who  attempts 
to  collect  them.  A  Foster  enthusiast  who  has  succeeded  in  collecting 
all  the  158  songs,  etc.,  enumerated  in  the  "Biography,  Songs  and 
Musical  Compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  pubUshed  in  1896  by  his 
brother  Morrison,  will  have  accomplished  a  neat  and  difficult  feat  of 
collecting,  but  he  can  not  call  himself  the  happy  possessor  of  all  the 
Foster  songs.  Curiously  enough,  while  the  depository  copies  of  the 
first  editions  of  about  15  of  the  songs  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster 
have  defied  search — they  may  have  disappeared  years  before  the 
copyright  deposits  were  transferred  from  the  District  courts  to  the 
old  Library  of  Congress — our  files  have  brought  to  Ught  some  songs 
not  known  to  Morrison  Foster.     Indeed  it  was  this  discrepancy 

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4  LIBRAEY  OF  CONGRESS 

between  the  list  in  his  book  and  the  contents  of  the  Library  of  Con- 
gress which  prompted  the  making  of  a  complete  catalogue  of  first 
editions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster's  songs  in  the  year  1914,  rather  than 
at  some  future  date. 

The  plan  of  this  catalogue  hardly  requires  explanation.  The  single 
pieces  have  been  described  in  a  manner  to  insure  identification  with 
or  differentiation  from  other  copies.  Experience  has  taught  us  to 
include  criteria  which  others  would  not  dream  of  noticing  or  recording 
in  a  catalogue.  Only  such  editions  have  been  entered  as  the  contem- 
porary copyright  records  proved  to  be  first  editions.  If  these — all 
classed  M  3.3.F7,  unless  otherwise  stated — were  lacking  in  our  collec- 
tions, then  refuge  was  taken  to  available  copyright-renewal  issues 
from  the  original  plates,  since  such  reissues  will  at  Idast  faciUtate 
identification  of  the  first  editions. 

The  catalogue  is  not  quite  exhaustive  since  unfortunately  some  of 
the  (about  15)  songs  not  in  the  Library  of  Congress  defied  search  and 
therefore  description.  Doubtless  they  exist  in  some  public  or  private 
hbrary.  Lideed,  it  is  possible  that  they  are  in  possession  of  the  com- 
poser's daughter,  Mrs.  Marion  Foster  Welsh  of  Pittsbm-gh,  Pa.  We 
regret  that  our  own  efforts  and  more  particularly  the  very  kind  and 
public-spirited  efforts  of  Mr.  Charles  N.  Boyd,  Mr.  Joseph  H.  Park, 
and  Mr.  Adolph  M.  Foerster,  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  to  gain  access  to 
Mrs.  Welsh's  collection  in  the  interest  of  bibliographical  complete- 
ness of  this  book  failed. 

The  question  whether  or  not  all  songs  published  with  Foster's 
name  as  composer  really  were  composed  by  him  has  been  left  to 
others  for  an  answer. 

O.  G.  SONNECK 

Chief  of  the  Division  of  Music 
Herbert  Putnam 

Librarian  af  Congress 

Washington,  D.  C,  March,,  1915 


TITLE  CATALOGUE 


TITLE  CATALOGUE 

[Entries  alphabetically  arranged  by  first  word,  not  on  article,  of  the  title.] 

.  .  .  Ah!  may  the  red  rose  live  alway.     Song.     Written  and 
composed  for  the  pianoforte  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  ['^ISoO].    Publ.  no.  1679.    5  p.    35^  x  28"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "To  Miss  Mary  M.  Dallas."    Title  in  ornamental  border. 
In  the  imprint  the  name  of  "  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,"  is  added  to  that  of  F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore. 

The  copyright  notice  appears  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Ah !  mav  the  red  rose  live  alway." 

On  the  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  April  12,  1850,  as  date  of  deposit. 

All  day  long.     Written  by  Clara  Morton.     Composed  expressly  for 
HoUoway's  Musical  Monthly  by  the  late  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 
PUUdelphia,  J.  Starr  HoUoway,  "1864.     5  p.     35^  z  27^"^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 
After  composer's  name:  "Geo.  F.  Swain." 
The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 
The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 
First  line:  "All  day  long  I've  moum'd  thine  absence." 
On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  10,  1864,  as  date  of  deposit. 
This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his ' '  Bic^;raphy ,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Anadolia. 

As  a  solo  for  flute  or  violin  there  appears  on  p.  22  of  Foster's  "Social  Orchestra": 
"AnadoUa.    S.  C.  Foster." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Bic^raphy,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

.  .  .  Angelina    Baker.     Written,    composed,    and    arranged    by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  '=1850.     Publ.  no.  1674.   -5  p.     35\  x 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Plantation  Melodies  as  sung  by  the  Christy  Minstrels. 
No.  1.  Oh  Lemuel.  No.  2.  Dolly  Day.  No.  3.  Gwine  to  run  all  night.  No.  4.  [aa 
above]." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  has  been  added  to  that  of 
F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore. 

The  copyright  notice  repeated  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  onp.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Way  down  on  de  old  plantation." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  March  18,  1850,  as  date  of  deposit. 

The  angels  are  singing  unto  me.     Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "  The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York.  Horace 
Waters,  « 1863,  p.  116. 

First  line:  "When  my  mother's  hands  are  o'er  me  spread." 

Said  to  have  been  "expressly  written"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

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8  UBBARY  OF   CONGRESS 

Annie  my  own  love.     Song.    Poetry  by  Charles  P.  Shiras.     Music 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  P(md  &  co.,  '^ISSS.     Pull.  no.  2014.    5  p.    85^  x 

Ornamental  title-page,  with  the  name  "Wakelam"  in  lower  left-hand  margin. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  1  Franklin  Square":  "Albany,  Boardman  &  Gray;  Pittsburgh. 
H.  Kleber;  Balmer  &  Weber,  St  Louis."  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeatea 
in  lower  maigin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Vewo  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5,  "Quidor 
Enp'." 

First  line:  "There's  a  wound  in  my  spirit." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {m  M  1.A12,  May,  1853),  May  20, 1853,  as  date 
of  copyright. 

Another  c^y  of  this  edition  (M  3.3.F7A6)  has  on  the  title-page  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution,  and  on  the  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  May  21,  1853. 

The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and  tunes  for  church  and 
Sunday  school,  by  Horace  Waters  .  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [1863].     511,  [1]  p.     12^  x  18'^. 

The  notice  ot  copyright  is  printed  in  the  lower  margin  of  the  title-page  as:  "A.  D. 
1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett,"  and  is  not  in  tlie  name  of  the  publisher. 

The  title  on  p.  (IJ.  The  "Introduction "  on  p.  [2-4].  The  "Alphabetical  index  of 
subjects"  on  p.  5-6.  The  music  on  p.  [8-]503.  The  "Index  of  first  lines"  on  p. 
604-511.  On  verso  of  p.  511:  "Prices  of  music  books  published  by  Horace  Waters," 
and  "Testimonials." 

For  publisher's  acknowledpaent  of  Stephen  C.  Foster's  share  in  this  collection, 
see  his  song,  "She  was  all  the  world  to  me." 

"The  Athenaeum  Collection"  was  dej>osited  by  E.  A.  D^^ett  for  copyright  on 
December  9,  1863.  This  collection  is  not  in  the  Library  of  Congress.  The  entry  was 
made  from  the  copy  loaned  by  Mr.  Robert  W.  Peach,  Newark,  N.  J.,  for  that  purpose. 

.  .  Away  down  South  .  .  . 

LouisviUe,  W.  C.  Peters,  ^=1848.     Pull.  no.  1137.     5  p.    85^  x  26^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Songs  of  the  Sable  Harmonists.  Consisting  of  The  Lou'siana 
belle.  Away  down  south.  Susanna.  Uncle  Ned.  Wake  up  Jake  or  The  old  Iron 
city.    Arranged  for  the  pianoforte." 

The  title  on  p.  3  reads:  "Away  down  souf .    Written  and  composed  by  S.  C.  Foster." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  Peters,  Field  &  co.,  Cincinnati,  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"Louis\alle,  W.  C.  Peters  &  co." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  3,  "  1137.4." ;  on 
p.  4-5,  "1137.    Away  down  souf.    4." 

First  line:  "We'll  put  for  de  souf.  Ah  !  dat's  de  place." 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  30, 1848),  December  30, 1848,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

.  .  .  Beautiful  child  of  song.     Written  and  composed  expressly 
for  Clark's  School  Visitor,  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 
p.  7-8  of  Clark's  School  Visitor,  n.  d.    86^  z  27^"^. 

Below  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Gentle  Annie,"  "Willie,  we  have  missed 
you,"  "Old  Kentucky  home,"  "Hard  times  come  again  no  more,"  "Old  dog  Tray," 
etc.,  etc.,  and  the  copyright  claim,  "1860,  by  Daughaday  &  Hammond,"  of  Philadel- 
phia, publishers  of  the  magazine. 

Thp  two  stanzas  of  the  song,  with  pianoforte  ace,  are  followed  by  reading  matter 
headed,  "School  Songs."    On  p.  7  advertising  matter  only. 

First  line:  "Come,  ]  am  longing  to  hear  thee." 

On  p.  8  of  tliis  L.  of  C.  copy,  as  date  of  deposit  (in  pencil),  October  6,  1860,  and 
the  stamped  date  January  23,  1^1. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  9 

Beautiful  dreamer,  "the  last  song  ever  written"  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster.     Composed  but  a  few  days  previous  to  his  death. 

New  Yorlc,  Fm.  A.  Pond  cfc  co.,  "1864.    PuU.  no.  5922.    35^  x  27 \^. 

Ornamental  title .  The  caption  title  on  p .  3  reads :  * '  Beautiful  dreamer.  Serenade. 
Words  and  music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co.,547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.Ditson  &  co.;  Milwaukee, H.N. 
Hempsted;  Chicago,  Root  &  Cady;   Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro." 

The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  in  lower  mai^n  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-6.     In  lower  margin  of  p.  6,  "Clayton." 

First  line:  "Beautiful  dreamer,  wake  unto  me." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  as  dates  of  deposit  and  copyright,  March  10,  1864, 
and  April  28,  1864. 

The  beautiful  shore.     Poetry  by  Mrs.  O.  S.  Matteson.     Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

•    Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 

and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school,  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 

Waters,  "1863,  p.  44. 

First  line:  "There's  a  beautiful  shore  where  the  lov'd  ones  are  gone." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."    {Set 

"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

Better  days  are  coming.     See  Better  times  are  coming. 
Better  times  are  coming. 

Song.  Listed  at  first  in  1862  as  "Better  days  are  coming,"  as  no.  8  of  his  series, 
"Foster's  melodies,"  by  Horace  Waters,  New  York.  Neither  such  an  edition,  which 
would  be  the  first,  nor  a  later  edition  is  in  the  Library  of  Congress. 

Not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  composi- 
tions of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Not  yet  traced  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  OflSce  either  under  Waters  or  under 
Daggett,  who  claimed  copyright  in  most  of  the  numbers  of  the  series. 

Not  mentioned  in  the  Catalogue  (1870)  of  the  "Board  of  Music  Trade,"  though 
Waters  in  1864  {see  "She  was  all  the  world  to  me")  listed  the  song  as  "recently 
published." 

The  bright  hills  of  glory.     Words  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Kidder.    Music 
by  S.  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools,  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  446. 

First  line:  "To  the  fair  shores  of  Eden." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

Bring  my  brother  back  to  me. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896,  p.  233. 

The  first  edition  apparently  not  in  the  Library  of  Congress.  Probably  it  was  pub- 
lished by  S.  T.  Gordon,  New  York. 

Bury  me  in  the  morning,  mother.     Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  or  quartet  for  mixed  voices  in  ' '  The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools,  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  76. 

First  line:  "Lay  me  down  where  the  grass  is  green,  mother." 
Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."    {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 


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Listed  by  the  publisher,  Horace  Waters,  New  York,  1864,  as  no.  20  of  his  series, 
"Foster's  melodies"  {aee  "A  dream  of  my  mother").  As  the  piece  was  copy rifj;li ted 
on  January  31,  1863,  by  E.  A.  Dapgett,  in  whose  name  the  whole  series  is  copyrighted, 
it  ia  possible  that  the  piece  was  issuea  before  it  appeared  in  the  "Athenaeum  Collec- 
tion,   but  no  such  separate  edition  appears  to  be  in  the  L.  of  C. 

Camptown  races.     See  Gwine  to  run  all  night. 

Choral  Harp.     Poetry   by   William    Ross   Wallace,    after   having 
reviewed  a  copy  of  the    Choral  Harp."     Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools,  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  ^863,  p.  412. 

First  line:  "Murmeron,  murmeron." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  sod^s 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Come  where  my  love  lies  dreaming.     Quartette.     Written  and 
composed  by  Stephen  C,  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  Firth,  Pond  db  co.,  ''1 855.     Publ  no.  3283.     7  p.     35^  x 

After  comTx>ser's  name:  "Wakelam  &  Bro." 

In  ttie  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  1  Franklin  Square":  "Cincinnati,  W.  F.  Colbum;  St.  Louis, 
W.  W.  Wakelam;  New  Orleans,?.  P.  Werlein." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  [2]. 

The  music  for  this  unaccompanied  quartet  of  mixed  voices  on  p.  [2]-7.  In  lower 
mar^  of  p.  7:  "Grave  par  Lawson."    Verso  of  p.  7  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  67, 1855.  Songs),  the  upper  part 
of  which  has  been  mutilated,  June  28,  1855,  as  date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  edition  {in  M  1.A12,  1855.  14)  has  October  27, 1855,  as  date 
of  copyright. 

.  .  .  Come  with  thy  sweet  voice  again.     Song.     Written  and 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New   York,   Firth,  Pond   <&   co.,   ^185^.    Pull.  no.  2908.     5  p. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  27."  After  composer's  name:  "No.  25. 
Willie  we  have  missed  you.    No.  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  CO.,  1  Franklin  Square":  "Pittsburgh,  Henry  Kleber;  Cincinnati, 
Colbum  <fe  Field." 

The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  the  title. 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  64,  1854),  September  19,  1854, 
as  date  of  aeposit.  Ttie  L  of  C.  has  another  copy  (M  3.3F7C5),  which  has  on  the 
title-mge  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution,  and  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped 
date  October  14, 1854.  The  L.  of  C.  has  still  another  copy  of  the  last-named  edition 
{in  M  1.A12,  1854.    10),  with  October  14,  1854,  as  date  of  copyright. 

Comrades,  fill  no  glass  for  me  .  .  .     Poetry  &  music  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  Miller  <&  Beacham  successors  to  F.  D.  Benteen,  ^1855. 
Publ.  no.  2862.     5  p.    35^  x  ^7'="». 

Ornamental  title-page.  After  title,  four  lines  of  poetry,  beginning,  "Then,  by  a 
mother's  sacred  tear."     After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Old  dog  Tray." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  New  York  and  John  H.  Mellor, 
Pittsburgh  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Miller  &  Beacham,  Baltimore."  The  pub- 
lisher's notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 


TITLE  CATALOGUE  11 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "On!  Comrades  fill  no  glass  for  me." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  73,  1855),  November  23,  1855,  aa 
date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  a  later  edition  of  this  song,  identical  -with,  the  above  with 
the  exception  that  in  the  imprint  the  name  of  "Boston,  Oliver  Ditson  &  co.,  277 
Washin^on  St."  is  substituted  for  Miller  &  Beacham  successors  to  F.  D.  Benteen, 
as  publishers,  and  the  names  of  the  folloMring  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
Oliver  Ditson  &  co.:  "Cinn.  J.  Church  Jr.;  N.  York,  W.  A.  Pond  &  co.;  Chicago, 
Lyon  &  Ilealy;  Boston,  J.  C.  Haynes  &  co.;  Phila.,  G.  W.  A.  Trumpler." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  22,  1883,  as  date  of  copyright  and  the 
ink  note  reading:  " Recopvrighted  1883  by  Mrs.  Jane  D.  Wylie,  widow  of  Stephen  C. 
Foster,  and  Mrs.  Marion  foster  Welsh,  only  child  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,  both  resi- 
dents of  Allegheny  City,  Pennsylvania,  and  citizens  of  the  United  States." 

Cora  Dean. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster, "  1896,  p.  124. 

The  fiirst  edition  apparently  not  in  the  library  of  Congress. 

De  Camptown  races.     See  Gwine  to  run  all  night. 

.  .  .  Dolcy  Jones. 

New  YorJc,  FiHh,  P(md  <&  co.,  '=1849.  PuU.  no.  496.  [3]  p. 
35  X  27^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Ethiopian  Melodies.  No.  1.  Nelly  was  a  lady.  No.  2. 
My  brudder  Gum.  As  simg  by  the  Christy  Minstrels.  Written  &  composed  by  S.  C. 
Foster.  Author  of  Unkle  Ned.  Oh!  Susanna  &c."  Then  the  title:  "No.  3.  Dolcy 
Jones." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  [3]. 

The  music  on  p.  [3-5]  The  words  and  melody  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  [5]. 
Verso  of  p.  [5]  blank. 

First  line:  "Oh!  ladies  don't  you  wonder  when  I  again  appear." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.  32  1849),  November  14, 1849, 
and  April  20,  1850,  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit.  A  second  copy  of  this  song 
(M  3.3F7D3)  has  on  verso  of  p.  [5],  February  9,  1850,  as  date  of  receipt.  On  the 
title-page  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Copy  3.     (in  M  1.A12,  1849.    Part  3.) 

.  .  .  Dolly  Day  .  .  .     Written,  composed  &  arranged  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

Baltijnore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  '=1850.    Publ.  no.  1656.     6  p.     36  x  28*^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Plantation  Melodies  as  sung  by  the  Christy  &  Campbell 
Minstrels,  and  New  Orleans  Serenaders.  No.  1.  Oh,  Lemuel!  No.  2.  [as  above]. 
No.  3.  Gwine  to  run  all  night.     No.  4  [blank]" 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  the  publisher  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to 
that  of  "F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore."  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated 
on  p.  3. 

"The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margui  of  p.  5:  "Webb." 

First  line:  "I've  told  you  'bout  de  banjo." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  copyright  and  deposit  February  19, 
1850. 

Don't  be  idle.     Words  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Kidder.    Music  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  chiu-ch  and  Simday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  232. 

First  line:  'Don't  be  idle  little  children  while  there's  so  much  work  to  do." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by.  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Bic^raphy,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,  "  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 


12  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

.  .  .  Don't  bet  your  money  on  de  Shanghai.     Plantation  song 
written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  '1861.  Pull.  no.  5059.  5  p. 
S6\  x26Y'^. 

Ornamental  title-page  with  a  lithograph  of  a  Shanghai  cock. 

At  head  of  title:  ''Fcater's  Melodies  ^o.  52." 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Glendy  Burk.    Old  Folks  at  Home." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  cc,  547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda.  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein.  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  bro."  The  pub- 
lishers' notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-4.  The  text  of  verses  one,  two  and  three  on  p.  4.  Verso  of 
p.  4  blank. 

First  line:  "De  Shanghai  chicken,  when  you  put  him  in  de  pit." 

In  lower  margin  of  p.  4  the  stamped  date,  "Apr.  13,  1861." 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  9,  1861,  aa  date  of  depoedt. 

.  ,  .  Down  among  the  cane  brakes.     Song.     Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster  ... 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  "1860.  Pull.  no.  5010.  5  p. 
35  X  ^7<^"». 

At  head  of  title:  "Fceter's  Melodies  No.  50."  After  comp^oser's  name:  "Author 
of  Old  black  Joe.  Virginia  belle,  &c.  &c."  On  left  hand  side  of  the  ornamental 
title-page  the  name  of  the  designer  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  or  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.,  547  Broadway:"  "Boston,  0.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda; 
Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  bro."  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  in 
lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    The  chOTUs  on  p.  4.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Once  I  could  laugh  and  play." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  the  date  Nov.  15,  1860  (in  ink)  and  the  deposit 
stamp.    In  lower  margin  of  p.  5  the  date  "April  15, 1861"  (stamped). 

A  dream  of  my  mother  and  my  home.     Written  and  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

*New  York,  Horace  Waters  [1862].     [5]  p.    S5\  x  27 Y"^. 

Caption  title,  differing  from  title  on  ornamental  title-page.    This  reads: 

"Foster's  Melodies.  1.  WTiy  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  8.  Better  days  are 
coming".  ^  The  present  song  figures  as  No.  7.  "A  dream  of  my  mother  land." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.  of  Boston  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  No.  481  Broadway".  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  ^on  title  page 
only)  is  printed  as  "1862  by  IJ.  A.  Daggett"  and  not  in  the  name  oi  tne  publisher. 
In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Warren,  Music  stereotyper,  43  Center." 

The  music  on  p.  [3-5].  On  verso  of  p.  [5]  a  list  of  ' '  New  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line:  "My  mother  and  my  home." 

On  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  April  16, 1862,  and  November 
19,  1862. 

Here  is  perhaps  the  best  place  for  a  bibliographic  note  on  Horace  Waters'  series  of 
"Foster's  Melodies  "  mentioned  above  and  throughout  these  pages  under  the  respective 
titles. 

While  the  imprint  on  the  title-page  of  the  whole  series  of  twenty-four  numbers 
reads:  "New  York:  Published  by  Horace  Waters,  No.  481  Broadway.  Boston: 
O.  Ditson  &  CO.,  277  Washington  St.,"  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  on  the  title  pages 
reads  for  all  twenty  four  numbers  Listed:  "Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress  in 
the  year  18G2,  by  E.  A.  Daggett  .  .  .  New  York."  Of  course,  Da^ett  did  not 
copyright  all  pieces  in  1862  and,  in  all  cases,  where  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  has 
been  repeatea  in  lower  margin  of  first  page  of  music,  the  correct  year  of  copyright 
has  been  printed. 

The  first  piece  of  the  series  in  our  collection  with  a  serial  title-page  "Foster's 
Melodies"  is  this  No.  7  "A  dream  of  my  mother  land"  (No.  8.  is  "Better  davs  [!  in- 
stead of  "times"]  are  coming";  numbers  9  to  20  are  printed  without  titles).    Tne  titles 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  18 

of  noe.  1-6  are  given  as:  (left  column)  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone.  3.  A  penny 
for  your  thoughts.  5.  Jenny's  coming  o'er  the  green.;  (right column)  2.  Little  Jenny 
Dow>    4.  Lizzie  dies  to-night.     6.  I  \nll  be  true  to  thee. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  nos.  1^  in  copies  deposited  for  copyright  entry  and  these  five 
pieces  do  not  have  Waters'  serial  title-page.  Moreover,  no.  5  bears  an  1860  copyright 
notice  of  Lee  &  Walker,  Philadelphia,  No.  4  an  1861  copyright  notice  of  Daughaday 
and  Hammond,  Philadelphia,  nos.  1  and  3  an  18G1  copyright  notice  of  Daggett  and 
only  no.  2  an  1862  copyright  notice  of  Daggett.  In  view  of  these  facta,  it  is  clear  that 
copies  of  these  five  pieces  with  Waters'  serial  title-page,  if  such  an  edition  really 
exists,  would  not  represent  the  first  edition,  but  a  re-issue  with  new  (the  serial)  title- 
page  and  Daggett's  1862  notice  of  copyright  entry.  The  question  must  be  left  open 
as  to  no.  6  "I  will  be  true  to,  thee"  since  the  L.  of  C.  has  the  piece  neither  with  this 
serial  nor  other  title  page.  So  far  no  trace  of  the  song  was  found  in  the  contemporary 
records  of  the  Copyright  Ofiice.  Absence  of  entry  in  these  records,  of  course,  would 
go  far  to  permit  the  inference  that  the  song  was  not  published  at  all  by  Waters  during 
those  years.  {See  the  entry  under  "I  will  be  true  to  thee").  Unless  otherwise 
stated,  it  is  implied  that  nos.  8  to  24  were  first  issued  as  part  of  the  series  "Foster's 
Melodies  "  with  Waters'  serial  title  page. 

This  serial  title-page  calls  for  a  few  other  bibliographical  observations,  which 
perhaps  will  be  of  service  in  establishing  first  editions. 

When  Waters  issued  "No.  9.  Merry  little  birds  are  we"  with  his  serial  title-page, 
he  changed  the  title  of  no.  7  to  "I  dream  of  my  mother"  and  kept  this  title  until 
announcement  of  (at  least)  no.  13.    Later  he  used  the  form  "A  dream  of  my  mother." 

The  title  "Better  times  are  coming",  (instead  of,  as  at  first,  "Better  days  are 
coming"),  was  announced  together  with  no.  9  "Merry  little  birds  are  we"  and  no. 
11.  "Slumber  my  darling."  No.  10  and  12  to  20  were  left  blank.  Indeed  the  title 
of  no.  10  "Was  my  brother  in  the  battle"  was  filled  in  with  pencil,  when  the  song 
was  deposited  for  copyright.  When  no.  12  "The  love  I  bear  for  thee"  was  pub- 
lished the  title  of  no.  10  was  added  in  print  to  the  serial  title-page,  13  to  20  remaining 
blank.  "There's  no  such  girl  as  mine"  was  added  to  the  serial  title-page  when  this 
no.  13  was  published,  14  to  20  remaining  blank.  No.  14  "The're  plenty  of  fish  in  the 
sea"  and  no.  15,  "When  this  dreadful  war  is  ended  "  are  not  in  the  L.  of  C.  in  this 
serial  (first)  edition.  "Oh,  why  am  I  so  happy"  was  then  added  as  no.  16,  together 
with  "For  the  dear  old  flag  I  die"  as  no.  17,  nos.  18  to  20  remaining  blank.  When 
no.  18,  "If  you've  only  got  a  moustache"  was  added,  the  series  was  extended  to 
twenty-four  numbers  and  the  titles  of  19  to  24  were  printed  on  the  serial  title-page. 

When  Waters  in  1864  published  Foster's  last  song  "  She  was  all  the  world  to  me" 
{compare  this)  he  added  a  descriptive  list  of  Foster's  songs  which  is  identical  with 
the  list  of  24  songs  on  the  title-pagea  of  the  series  just  analized,  except  that  no.  17  of 
the  series  "For  the  dear  old  flag  I  die"  is  not  mentioned  at  all,  thereby  permitting 
the  inference  that  it  had  not  been  published,  though  being  listed  on  the  serial  title- 
page  and  even  listed  by  Waters  among  "popular  songs  recently  published  "  on  the 
title-page  of  this  very  song  "  She  was  all  the  world  to  me  " ! 

It  may  be  helpful  to  know  that  after  June  15,  1864,  Daggett  seems  to  disappear 
from  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Ofiice  and  Horace  Waters  after  May  26, 1865,  though 
the  latter  remained  in  business  (obviously  not  as  a  publisher,  but  as  a  dealer  in  music 
and  musical  instruments)  at  481  Broadway  for  many  years.  It  is  also  noteworthy 
that  in  the  year  1870  Charles  W.  Harris,  who  seems  not  to  be  previously  mentioned 
either  in  the  copyright  records  or  in  the  New  York  direct<M-iee,  appears  to  have  been  in 
the  publishing  business  exactly  at  481  Broadway,  moving  in  1873  to  750  Broadway 
and  in  1875  ot  1876  to  13  East  14th.  St.,  where  we  find  S.  T.  Gordon  &  Son  in  business 
rom  1879  on,  evidently  as  Harris'  successor. 

.  .  .  Ellen  Bayne.  Sung  by  Edwin  P.  Christy.  Written  &  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster  ... 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pcmd  &  co.,  "1854.  Puhl  no.  2664.  5  p. 
36  X  27'='^. 

At  head  erf  title:  "Foster's  Melodies"  with  lithographed  scenes  of  the  following 
songs:  "No.  20.  My  old  Kentucky  home.  No.  21.  Old  dog  Tray.  No.  22.  Old 
memories.    No.  23.  Little  Ella."     In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Lith.  of  Sarony 

&  CO." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  tiie  names  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  1  Franklin  Sq.":  "  Pittsburglp  H.  Kleber;  Louisville,  Peter,8 
Webb  &  CO.;  St.  Louis,  Wakelam  &  lucho."  Thff  publishers'  notice  of  copyright 
entry  is  repeated  on  p.  2. 


14  UBBARY   OF   CONGRESS 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  The  back  cover  blank.  The  chorus  on  p.  4  is  for  two  voices. 
The  words  and  melody  of  verses  one  and  two  on  p.  4.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5: 
"Grav6  par  Laweon." 

First  line:  "Soft  be  thy  slumbers." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12  1854),  June  27, 1854,  as  date  of 
cop>Tight. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  edition  {in  M  3.3.F7E5),  the  title-page  of 
which  has  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  the  back  cover  the  stamped 
date  June  29,  1854. 

—  ...  Ellen  Bayne.     .  .  .  Written,  composed  and  arranged  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster.     .  .  . 

New   York,   FiHh,  Pond   <&   co.,    '=1854.    P^hl.  no.  3008.    6  p. 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "  Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the  guitar.  11.  Nelly  was  a  lady. 
...  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair",  the  present  song  figuring  as  No.  24: 
After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of  Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love  me, 
Oh!  Susanna,  Camptown  races.  Stay  summer  breath,  &c." 

In  lower  margin  of  the  title-page:  "Pearson  &  Melville,  N.  Y. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  oi  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Sq.":  "Pittsburgh^  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colbum 
&  Field;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans, 
P.  P.  Werlein."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  melody  and  words  for  the  second  and  third  verses  on 
p.  5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12  v,  63 1854),  November  13,  1854, 
as  date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  last  mentioned  edition  (in  M  1624.F)  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title  page  and  the  stamped  date  January  10,  1855,  on 
verso  of  p.  5. 

Another  copy  of  this  edition,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution  deposit  is  in  M  l.A 
12,  1855.  5.  The  title-page  has  January  10,  1855  as  date  of  copyright. 

Eulalie.     Song.     Written  by  H.  S.  Comwell.     Composed  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ^851.  PuU.  no.  1453.  5  p. 
S5\  X  27^'^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh,  is  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  No.  1  FrankUn  Sq." 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  maigin  of  p.  5:  "Lawson.  Enp""."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

P^t  line:  "Blue-birds^  lii^er  here  a-while." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  December  6, 
1851  and  April  19,  1852,  both  in  ink.  L.  of  C.  has  two  other  copies  of  this  edition  {in 
M  3.3.F7E7)  both  dated  February  25,  1852. 

— Eulalie.     Song.     Written    by    H.    S.    Comwell.     Composed    by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Y(yrk,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ^1851.  PuU.  no.  1880.  5  p. 
35\x27\'^. 

After  composer's  name:  "Piano.    Guitar."    This  is  the  version  for  guitar  ace. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsbujigh  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.,  1  Franklin  Square." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  but  with  year  1853,  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor 
Eng''." 

jrirst  line:  "Blue  birds,  linger  here  a  while." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.57  1853),  January  11,  1853,  as 
date  of  deposit.  ^ 

Another  L.  of  C.  copy  identi«l  with  the  above  (M  3.3.F7B8),  has  on  the  title-page 
the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  February 
22, 1853. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  16 

See  also  Foster's  "Social  Orchestra"  where  the  melody  is  arranged  as  a  solo  for  flute 
or  violin  on  p.  11. 

Eva.     See  My  loved  one  and  my  own. 

.  .  .  Fairy  Belle.     Song.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  YorJc,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ^859.    Pull.  no.  JfiJfi.     5  p.    35^  x 

Title  within  ornamental  border.    At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  no.  41." 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Willie  we  have  missed  you.  My  loved  one  and 
my  own  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of ' '  Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.,  547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda; 
Pittsbui^h,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  rei)eated 
in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  melody  and  text  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "The  pride  of  the  village  and  the  fairest  in  the  dell." 

In  lower  margin  of  p.  5  the  stamped  data,  "25  Nov.  1  859." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  19,  1859,  as  date  of  deposit. 

Farewell    mother    dear.    Ballad.    Written    and    composed    by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  ... 

New  Yorlc,  J.  J.  Daly,  ''1861.     5  y.     35^  x  27^"^. 

The  title  within  ornamental  border.  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Oh!  tell 
meofmyimother.  Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone.  I'll  be  a  soldier.  Gentle  Annie 
&c." 

The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Farewell  mother  dear,  I  go  where  loved  ones  never  can  be  parted." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  September  9, 
1861  (in  ink)  and  November  15,  1861  (stamped). 

Farewell  my  Lilly  dear.     A  plantation  melody  as  sung  by  Christy's 
Minstrels.     Written  &  composed  by  S.  C.  F. 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  cfc  co.,  ^851.    Pull.  no.  1456.     5  p.     35\  x 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh,  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.     No.  1  Franklin  Sq." 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Oh !  Lilly  dear,  it  ^ieves  me  the  tale  I  have  to  tell." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  depceit  December  13, 
1851  and  April  19,  1852  (both  in  ink).  The  L.  of  C.  has  two  other  copies  of  this  edition 
(M  3.3.F7F5)  both  dated  February  25,  1852. 

— ^Farewell   my   Lilly   dear.     A   plantation  melody   as   sung   by 

Christy's  Minstrels.     Written  &  composed  by  S.  C.  F.  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  1851.  PuU.  no.  2417.  5  p.  35^  x 
2'ycm 

After  composer's  name:  "Piano.     Guitar." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  1 
Franklin  Sq."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  appears  on  p.  3  as  "1853,  by  Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.'' 

The  music  (for  voice  and  guitar)  on  p.  3-4.  The  text  of  verses  two,  three  and  four  on 
p.  5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

On  titte-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12  v.  55 1853),  August  26,  1853,  as  date 
of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  two  additional  copies  of  this  song,  identical  with  the  above,  one  in 
M  1.A12 1.  December  1853,  with  December  12,  1853,  on  the  title-page  as  date  of  copy- 
right knd  the  other  in  M  3.3.F7F6  with  the  Smithsonian  Institution  stamp  on  the  title- 
page  and  the  stamped  date  December  12,  1853,  on  verso  of  p.  5. 


16  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

.  .  .  Farewell  old  cottage  .  .  .     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  db  co.,  ^851.    Pull.  no.  1008.     5  p.     36^  x 

At  head  of  title:  "To  Mrs.  Harry  Wooda";  after  title  a  rural  scene  with  a  man,  on 
horse-back,  to  which  four  lines  of  poetry  beginning:  "Farewell  old  cottage  .  .  .  ", 
after  copjTight  entry  claim  refer. 

After  composer's  name:  "Lith.  of  Sarony  &  Major  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans  is  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.    1.  Franklin  Sq."    The  copyright  notice  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  onp.  3-5.    Versoof  p.  5blank.    Inlower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng""." 

First  line:  "Farewell !  old  cottage,  you  and  I  must  part. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  MarA  22,  1851 
and  April  12,  1851  (both  in  ink). 

Copy  2  {in  M  1.A12,  1851.    Part  2.) 

.  .  .  Farewell  sweet  mother.     Ballad.     Written  and  composed  by- 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  :  . 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1861.     5  p.     36^  x  27 \''^, 

At  head  of  title,  which  is  in  an  ornamental  border:  "Foster's  Melodies  no.  55. 
After  composer's  name:  "  Wakelam  N.  Y."  [apparently  the  name  of  the  designer]  and 
New  songs  by  the  same  author  Virginia  Belle. — Down  among  the  cane  brakes.— Old 
black  Joe." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  547  Broadway:"  "  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda;  Pitts- 
burgh, H.  Kleber  &  bro.;  Milwaukee,  H.  N.  Hempsted." 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Farewell  sweet  mother,  Weep  not,  weep  not,  for  me." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  deposit  and  copyright  October  16, 1861 
and  ilay  15,  1862. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  a  later  edition  of  this  song,  the  title  reading  as  follows: 

—  ...  Farewell  sweet  mother  .  .  . 

New  York,  Wm.  A.  Pond  <&  co.  [<=1889].  Pull  no.  5172.  5  p. 
35  X  27^"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Songs  by  the  late  Stephen  C.  Foster",  a  portrait  of  the  com- 
poser and  a  fac-similie  of  his  signature,  together  with  a  list  of  the  titles  of  some  of 
his  songs  beginning  with  "Annie  my  own  love  .  .  .  Wilt  thou  begone  love,"  of 
which  the  present  song  figures  as  the  seventh  title. 

On  verso  of  the  title-page  is  the  original  title-page  of  the  1861  edition  with  the 
exception  that  "Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co."  are  substituted  as  publishers  in  the  imprint 
for  their  predecessors  "Firth.  Pond  &  co." 

The  publisher's  notice  ol  copyright  entry  appears  in  lower  margin  of  the  1861 
title-page  (on  verso  of  the  1889  title-page)  as  "1861,  by  Firth,  Pond  &  co."  with  the 
renewal  claim  "Copyright  1889  by  Mrs.  Mathew  D.  Wiley  &  Mrs.  Marion  Foster 
Welch." 

The  music  on  p.  3-5. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  verso  of  p.  5:  "Published  by  Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co.  25  Union  Square,  New  York. 
New  music  .  .  ." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  0.  copy,  August  22,  1889,  as  date  of  copyright. 

Fighting  for  the  flag,  day  and  night. 

Song.  Advertised  on  back  cover  of  Mrs.  E.  A.  Parkhurst's  "A  home  on  the 
mountain"  as  shown  in  a  "Select  catalogue  of  New  Music,  published  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  Y.     No.  1.     1865." 

The  Library  of  Congress  does  not  appear  to  possess  a  copy  of  this  song. 

The  composition  is  not  mentionea  oy  Morrison  Foster  m  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  17 

For  the  dear  old  flag  I  die. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p^  128. 

Listed  1863  or  1864  by  Horace  Waters,  New  York  as  no.  17  of  his  series  of  24  of 
"Foster's  Melodies,"  E.  A.  Daggett  claiming  copyright  in  the  whole  series  on  the 
title-page  thereof.     (But  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother") 

No  such  edition,  which  would  be  the  first,  in  the  L.  of  C.  So  far  the  song  has 
not  been  traced  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  under  Waters  or  Dagget,  and 
the  note  under  "A  dream  of  my  mother  leads  to  the  inference  that,  indeed,  the 
song  was  not  published  by  Waters  in  1863  or  1864. 

Not  mentioned  in  the  "Complete  catalogue  ...  of  the  Board  of  Music  Trade, 
1870." 

.  .  ,  For  thee  love  for  thee.     Song.     Written  by  William  Henry- 
McCarthy.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  , 

New  York,  Firth,  Pcmd  &  co.,  '=1859.    Pull.  no.  4566.     5  p.    35i  x 

2'^  cm 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  40."  In  lower  margin  of  title  page: 
"Wakelam."    After  composer's  name:  "I  see  her  still  in  my  dreams  &c.  &.c.  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Pittsburgh,  H. 
Kleber  &  Bro.;  Rochester,  J.  P.  Shaw,  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda;  New  Orleans,  P.  P. 
Werlein."  The  publishers'  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  in  lower  margin 
of  p.  2. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  The  melody  and  text  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "I'll  watch  o'er  thy  dreams  when  thou'art  sleeping." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  10,  1869,  as  oate  of  deposit. 

Gentle  Annie. 

The  L.  of  C.  does  not  seem  to  possess  the  first  edition,  but  the  issue  with  copy- 
right renewal  date,  described  below  may  offer  a  clue  as  to  how  the  first  edition,  pub- 
lished by  Firth,  Pond  &  co.  looked,  except  for  the  changes  in  the  imprint. 

It  may  be  mentioned  in  passing  that  the  publishers  in  1858  and  1859  issued  a 
song-book  called  "Gentle  Annie  Melodist",  in  which  "Gentle  Annie"  and  many 
other  of  Foster's  melodies  were  used. 

—  ...  Gentle  Annie.    Ballad.    Written  and  composed  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster. 

Boston,  Oliver  Ditson  &  co.  [^1884].    5  p.     36  x  27^^"^. 

Title  with  ornamental  border. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  no.  31." 

After  title:  "Also,  by  the  same  author,  "Lula  is  gone,"  "I  see  her  still  in  my 
dreams,"  etc.    Piano.    Guitar." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Boston:  Oliver  Ditson  «fe  co.,  451  Washington  St.":  "New  York:  C.  H.  Ditson  & 
CO.,  Successors  to  J.  L.  Peters.  Chicago:  Lyon  &  Healy.  Philadelphia,  J.  E, 
Ditson  &  CO.,  Successors  to  Lee  &  Walker.  San  Francisco,  McCurrie,  Weber  &  co. 
Cincinnati,  Dobmeyer  &  Newhall." 

In  the  lower  margin  of  the  title  page:  "C.  W.  Warren,  Music  Printer,  rear  43 
Centre  St.,  N.Y."  * 

The  original  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entrj',  "1856,  by  Firth,  Pond  &  co." 
is  repeated  on  p.  3.  On  p.  3  also  appears  the  renewal  claim  reading  "Copyright, 
1884,  by  Mrs.  S.  C.  Foster,  and  Mrs.  Marion  Foster  Welch." 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  melody  and  words  for  the  second  and  third  verses  on 
p.  5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Thou  wilt  come  no  more,  gentle  Annie." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  28,  1884,  as  date  of  copyright. 

72984°— 15 2 


18  LIBBABY    OF   CONGBESS 

.  .  .  Gtentle  Lena  Clare.     Words  and  music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 
New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon,  H862.     5  p.     36^  x  27 Y"^. 

At  head  of  title  a  portrait  of  Lena  Clare. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Henry  Tolman  &  co.,  Boston  and  Lee  &  Walker, 
Phila.  are  added  to  that  of  "S.  T.  Gordon,  706  Broadway."  The  publisher's  copy- 
right notice  is  repdited  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "I'm  thinking  of  sweet  Lena  Clare." 

On  title  page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  deposit  and  copyright  December  31, 
1862  (in  ink)  and  May  12,  1863  (stamped). 

Give  the  stranger  happy  cheer.     A  beautiful  ballad.    Poetry  & 
music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen   ['^ISdO].    Pull.  no.  1793.    5  p.    35^  x 

The  title  within  engraved  border.    After  composer's  name:  "GiUingham." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore."  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  appears  on  p.  3,  not  on 
title-page. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title  page  of  the  L.  of  C.  January  6,  1851  (in  ink)  as  date  of  deposit  and  copy- 
right entry. 

Give  this  to  mother.     Stephen  C.  Foster's  last  musical  idea. 
New  York,  P.  A.  Wundermann,  ^1864.     5  p.    35\  x  27^"^. 

Lithographed  title-page  with  a  scene  (after  a  battle)  descriptive  of  the  title.  In 
lower  margm  of  title-page:  "Lith.  of  Deut/  Bros.,  171  Broadway.  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"P.  A.  Wundermann,  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  New  York,  Firth  & 
CO.,  Wm.  Hall  &  Son,  S.  T.  Gordon;  Philadelphia,  Lee  &  Walker."  The  publisher's 
notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  in  lower  margin  of  title  p^e  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Take  I  pray  thee  this  small  locket,  Brother  soldier  ere  I  die." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  May  17, 1864,  and  October  27, 1864  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography  of  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,  1896." 

The  title  and  the  publisher's  note  on  p.  3  read  as  follows: 

'^Give  this  to  my  mother.  Last  musical  idea  of  Stephen  C.  Foster."  "Upon  one 
of  the  Battle  fields  near  Washington,  a  dying  patriotic  drummer  boy  pulled  off  a 
locket  from  his  neck;  saying  to  one  of  his  comrades  in  his  last  expiring  moments: 
"Give  this  to  mother."  " 

"  It  is  mysterious  that  the  last  words  of  this  drummer  boy  should  form  also  a  subject 
for  the  last  musical  composition  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,  the  well  celebrated  composer 
of  a  thoiiaand  popular  American  songs. 

"  Three  days  after  he  handed  this  his  last  composition,  for  which  he  promised  to  write 
a  biographical  sketch  of  the  subject  of  this  song,  death  summoned  him  to  his  last 
account. 

"  We  therefore  where  [I]  obliged  to  fill  up  this  space,  with  the  present  sad  remarks." 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.    Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  88. 

First  line:  "  Father  of  love,  Father  above." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."  {Su 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  19 

.  .  .  The  Glendy  Burk.     A  plantation  melody.     Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C. 'Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  P<md  &  co.,  ''I860.  Pull.  no.  4861.  5  p.  34\  x 
26^'^'^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  48  "  and  a  picture  of  the  steamer  "Gleedy 
Burk."    After  composer's  name:  "Wakelam  &  Bro. 

In  the  imprint  tne  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda;  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copjTight  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  for  verses,  2,  3,  4  on  p.  5.  Verso  of 
p.  5  blank. 

First  Une:  "De  Glendy  Burk  is  a  mighty  fast  boat. " 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy.  May  29,  1860,  a.s  date  of  deposit. 

A  second  copy  is  without  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Golden  dreams  &  fairy  castles! 

This  is  not  a  song  by  Stephen  C.  Foster,  but  the  melody  of  his  "We'll  still  keep 
marching  "  was  used  by  Mrs.  rarkhurst  for  a  setting  of  the  words  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Kidder 
iinder  the  above  title.  The  piece  was  published  by  Horace  Waters,  New  York,  1864. 
A  copy  is  in  the  L.  of  C.  in  M  1621. 

First  line:  "How  many  golden  visions  so  beautiful  and  fair." 
This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

.  .  .  Gwine  to  run  all  night.       .  .  .     Written  composed  &  ar- 
ranged by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  '=1850.    Pull.  no.  1657.     5  y.    35\  x  28'^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Plantation  Melodies  as  sung  by  the  Christy  &  Campbell 
Minstrels  and  New  Orleans  Serenaders.  No.  1.  Oh  Lemuel.  No.  2.  Dolly  Day. 
3.  [as  above]  4.  [blank]."  The  caption  title  reads  "Gwine  to  run  all  night  or  De 
Camptown  races.' 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore."     Publisher's  copyright  notice  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Webb." 

First  line  "De  Camptown  ladies  sing  dis  song." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  February  19, 1850  (in  ink)  as  date  of  copyright  entry. 

—  ...  Camptown  races.     Arranged  for  the  guitar  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  '=1852.  Pull.  no.  226^.  \2]  inside  pages. 
S5\  X  28'^. 

At  head  of  title:  "The  celebrated  Ethiopian  song."    After  title:  "GilUngham." 
In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans  is  added  to  the  name  of 

F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore.    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  in 

the  lower  margin  of  the  first  page. 

The  music,  for  voice  with  guitar  accompaniment,  on  p.  [1-2]    In  lower  margin 

p.  [2]:  "Webb"  {in  M  1.A12  Inst.  v.  51 1853). 

Happy  hours  at  home.     Song  &  chorus.     Written  and  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  '=1862.    Pull.  no.  156.     5  p.    35\  x  27'='^. 

Ornamental  title-page  with  scene  of  a  lady  at  the  piano. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  only  on  the  title  page  after  the 
composer's  name. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Engraver."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

First  Une:  "I  sit  me  down  by  my  own  fireaide." 


20  LIBRABY   OF  CONGRESS 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  22, 1862  and  May  12, 1863  as  datea 
of  receipt  and  aeposit. 

A  second  copy  has  December  20,  1862  as  date  of  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his ' '  Biography,  songs  and  musical 
comjwsitions"  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Happy  little  ones  are  we.  [Anniversary  hymn.]  Tune. — Merry 
little  birds.  Words  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Kidder.  Music  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster.     Arr.  by  Mrs.  rarkhurst  .  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  Waters,  ^1863.     1  leaf,  printed  on  one  side  only. 

The  title  of  this  solo,  duet  or  semichorus  within  ornamental  border. 

After  the  words  and  music:  "Also,  just  issued:  "Shall  we  know  each  others  there?" 
"Don't  you  hear  the  angels  coming?  '^  etc. 

In  lower  margin  of  the  page:  "Warren,  Music  Sterotyper,  Rear  43  Centre-st.,  New 
York." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  Y.":  "N.  P.  Kemp,  &  J.  P.  McGee,  Boston. 
Perkinpine  &  Higsrins,  Philadelphia.  Poe  &  Hitchcock,  &  G.  Crosby,  Cincinnati. 
Tomlinson  &  Brotners,  &  W.  M.  Doughty,  Chicago.  J.  W.  Mclntyre,  St.  Loui.s. 
Ingham  &  Bragg,  Cleveland,  Ohio.  Randall  &  Asten,  Columbus,  Ohio.  J.  S.  Reed, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.  H.  H.  Otis,  Buffalo,  N.  Y."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  in 
lower  margin  of  the  page  as,  "A.  D.  1863,  by  E.  A  Daggett"  and  not  in  the  name  of 
the  publisher. 

First  line:  "The  sweet  spring  time  is  here,  and  our  anniversary  day." 

On  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  28,  1863,  and  November  3,  1863,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

Published  also  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and  tunes  for  church  and 
Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters,  "1863,  p.  236. 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  of  1863 
{See  "She  was  all  the  world  to  me"),  but  the  song  "Merry  little  birds,"  the  tune  of 
which  was  used  in  that  collection  and  by  Mrs.  Parkhurst,  was  published  in  1862. 

.  .  .  Hard  times  come  again  no  more.  .  .  .  Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  <'1854.  Pull.  no.  3059.  5  p.  33^  x 
26"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies,  No.  28"  and  the  first  line  of  the  chorus,  "  Tis 
the  song  the  sigh  of  the  weary. ^^  On  the  title-page  ntmierous  other  titles  of  his  songs. 
After  composer's  name:  "Piano.    Guitar." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colburn  &  Field; 
Louisville,  Faulds,  Stone  &  Morse;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  New  Orleans,  P.  P. 
Werlein"  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square."  The 
publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3^.     verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Lefus  pause  in  life  s  pleasures  and  count  its  many  tears." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  1855  14),  October  27, 1855,  aa  date 
of  copyright. 

He  leadeth  me  beside  still  waters.  Words  by  W.  R.  Music  by 
S.  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  with  mixed  chorus  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and  tunes 
for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Walters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters, 
"1863,    p.  85. 

First  line:  "He  leadeth  me,  Oh!  blessed  thought." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

He'll  come  home.     See  "The  wife." 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  21 

The  holiday  schottisch.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  ct-  co.,  '1863.  Pull.  no.  2807.  5  p.  85^  z 
27\cm^ 

Title  within  ornamental  border.    In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Wakelam  Sc." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber,  Piitsburgh  and  Wakelam  &  lucho,  St. 
Louis,  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  Co.  1  Franklin  Square."  The  pub- 
lidier's  notice  of  copyright  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  Inst.  v.  55  1853),  July  2, 1853, 
as  date  of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  additional  copies  of  this  edition  (in  M  1.A12  2.  August, 
1863,  with  August  19, 1853,  as  date  of  copyright  and  one  in  M  3.3.F7H7,  the  title-page 
of  which  has  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped 
date  of  August  20,  1853). 

This  compKJsition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

The  hour  for  thee  and  me. 

Duet.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compKmtions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  87. 

The  first  edition  apparently  not  in  \he  Library  of  Congress. 
See  also  Foster's  "Social  orchestra"  (M  3.3.F7S). 

I  cannot  sing  tonight.     Poetry  by  Geo.  F.  Banister  Esq.     Music 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <fc  co.,  ''1852.    Pull.  no.  1709,    5  p.    36  x 

Engraved  title.    After  composer's  name:  "Greene.  Sc." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  1.  Franklin  Sq.:"  Detroit,  A.  Couse;  Buffalo,  J.  Sage  &  Son.  The"  pub- 
lisher's notice  of  copyright  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  onp.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank.    Inlowermarginp.5:  "QuidorEngvr." 
First  line:  "End  lady,  ask  me  not  to  sing  the  joys  of  other  days." 
On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  the  date  of  deposit  is  given  as  "Aug.  11,  1852"  (in 
ink).    Another  L.  of  C.  copy  of  this  edition  (M  3.3F7I22)  bears  date  "Oct.  8  1852" 

I  dream  of  my  mother. 

Listed  as  no.  7  of  Horace  Waters'  series  "Foster's  Melodies,"  when  he  issued  noe. 
9  to  13.  Before  this  he  printed  the  title  as  "A  dream  of  my  mother  land  "  and  later 
as  "A  dream  of  my  mother." 

...  I  see  her  still  in  my  dreams.     Ballad.    Poetry  and  music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

NewYork,FiH7i,PondcS;co.,'=1867.    Pull.no. J,276.    5 p.    85x27'^. 

Ornamental  title  p£^.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  no.  32."  After 
composer's  name:  "Author  of  Old  dog  Tray,  Gentle  Annie,  Village  maiden,  &c.  &c. 
&c.       In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Wakelam  &  Bro." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway.":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.;  Albany,  J.  H. 
Hidley;  Rochester,  J.  P.  Shaw;  Chicago,  B.  K.  Mould;  St.  Louis,  H.  Pilcher  &  sons," 
The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "  WTiile  the  flow'rs  bloom  in  gladness." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  l.Al  2  v.l02  1857),  June  8, 1857,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

I'll  be  a  soldier.    BaUad.    Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  0. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Join  J.  Daly, '.1861.    Pull.no.  118.     5  p.    85^x27\'^. 

After  composer's  name:  "Stackpole,  sc."  The  engraved  title  represents  several 
soldiers,  one  b«iring  a  banner  on  which  appears  the  title  of  the  song.    The  capital 


22  LIBRARY   OF  CONGRESS 

I  of  the  title  bears  a  wreath  with  the  date  "  1776."  The  publisher's  address  in  imprint 
is  419  Grand  St. 

The  mxisic  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor, 
EngT" 

First  line:  "  I'll  be  a  soldier  and  march  to  the  drum." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  aa  dates  of  receipt  and  copyright  deposit 
"July  18,  1861'^  (in  ink)  and  "Nov.  15,  1861  (stamped). 

.  .  .  I'll  be  home  tomorrow.  Ballad.  Written  and  composed  by- 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  db  co.,  ''1862.  Pull.  no.  5398.  5  p.  35\  x 
27\'^. 

The  title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "  Foster's  Melodies  no.  57." 
After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Gentle  Annie.  Fairy  Belle.  Willie  we  have 
missed  you.  &c.  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  have  been  added  to  that  of 
"Firth,  Pona  &.  co.  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Syracuse,  T.  Hough; 
Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Clayton." 

First  line:  "I've  wandered  far  from  those  1  love." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  deposit  and  copyright  September  10, 
1862  (in  ink)  and  November  19,  1862  (stamped). 

I  will  be  true  to  thee. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  79. 

Listed  1862  by  Horace  Waters,  New  York  as  no.  6  of  his  series  of  24  of  "Foster's 
Melodies",  E.  A.  Daggett  claiming  copyright  in  the  whole  series  on  the  title-page 
thereof.  (But  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother").  No  such  edition,  which  would  be  the 
first,  in  the  L.  of  C.  nor  has  such  an  edition  been  traced  so  far  in  the  records  of  the 
Copyright  OflBce  under  Waters  or  Daggett,  though  Waters  in  1864  {see  "  She  was  all 
tJie  world  to  me  ")  listed  the  song  as  "  recently  published." 

The  song  is  not  mentioned  in  the  "  Complete  catalogue  .  .  .  of  the  Board  of  Music 
Trade,' •  1870.  This  is  remarkable  in  view  of  the  fact  that  the  L.  of  0.  possesses  the 
following  edition: 

—  I  will  be  true  to  thee.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon  <&  Son,  IS  East  14th  St.  [1880].  Pull.  nos. 
IO4-IO6.     [6]  p.     35  X  21'^-^. 

Caption  title  used,  which  differs  from  title  on  ornamental  title-page.  This  reads: 
"Foster's  Melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  24.  When  old  friends 
were  here.  "    The  present  song  figures  as  no.  6. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  appears  only  in  lower  margin  of  p  [3]  as  "  1880, 
by  S.  T.  Gordon  &  Son." 

The  music  on  p.  [3]  to  [5].    On  p.  [2]  and  [6]  are  catalogues  of  the  publishers. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  1880  as  date  of  copyright. 

It  will  be  noticed  that  S.  T.  Gordon  &  Son's  notice  of  copyright  entry  dates  from 
1880  and  that  the  title  page  is  exactly  that  of  Horace  Waters'  series  of  "  Foster's  Melo- 
dies" except  for  the  change  in  impnnt,  S.  T.  Gordon  &  Son  not  being  in  business  at 
13  East  14th  St.  before  1879.  Unless  a  copy  with  the  original  serial  title  page  with 
Horace  Waters'  imprint  and  E.  A.  Daggetts'  copyright  notice  of  date  1862  is  produced, 
two  inferences  will  naturally  present  themselves:  1 .  The  song  actually  was  not  pub- 
lished until  1880  by  S.  T.  Gordon  &  Son.  2.  S.  T.  Gordon  &  Son  m  1880  merely 
renewed  the  copyright  claim,  the  rights  in  the  song  having  been  acquired  by  them 
(in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  a  distinction  between  original  copjTight  and 
renewal  of  copyright  often  was  not  made).  This  would  mean  that  the  song  was  origi- 
nally published  twenty -eight  years  before  1880,  i.e.  in  1852.  'This  in  turn  would  mean 
that  not  Horace  Waters  but  some  other,  earlier,  publisher  originally  issued  the  song, 
Waters  or  D^gett  merely  acquiring  the  rights  therein  in  1862.  This  second  inference 
is  far-fetche<L 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  28 

I'd  be  a  fairy.     Song.    Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 
New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon,  '1863.    5  p.    35\  x  27'^'^. 

Date  of  copyright  entry  printed  on  title-page  correctly  aa  1863,  in  lower  niargin  of 
p.  3  incorrectly  as  1862.  In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are 
added  to  that  of  "  S.  T.  Gordon,  706  Broadway: "  Boston,  Henry  Tolman  &  co. ;  Phila., 
Lee  &  Walker. 

Music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  " In  the  cheerful  days  of  Spring." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  deposit  and  copyright  February  25,  1863 
(in  ink)  and  May  12,  1863  (stamped). 

I  would  not  die  in  springtime. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  81. 

The  first  edition  apparently  not  in  the  Library  of  Congress. 

I  would  not  die  in  summer  time.  An  answer  to  the  new  and 
beautiful  song  I  would  not  die  in  spring  time.  Written  and  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  ''1851.    Pull.  no.  2137.    5  p.    36  x  28""^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.    After  composer's  name:  "GilUngham". 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  that  of  F.  D. 
Penteen,  Baltimore.    The  publisher's  copyright  notice  repeated  on  p.  3 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  The  words  and  melody  of  third  verse 
on  p.  5. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  copyright  and  deposit  July  12th,  1851 
(both  in  ink). 

If  you've  only  got  a  moustache.     (Comic  song.)     Written  by 
George  Cooper.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 
New  York,  Horace  Waters,  [1864].    5  p.    35\  x  27'''^. 

Caption  title.  The  ornamental  title  page  reads:  "Foster's  Melodies.  1.  Why 
have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  24.  When  old  friends  were  here."  The  present  song 
figures  as  no.  18. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  printed  on  the  title  page 
as  "1862  by  E.  A.  Daggett"  and  not  under  the  name  of  the  publisher.  On  p.  [3] 
it  is  repeated  but  with  the  correct  date  of  publication  1864.  For  the  explanation  of 
this  discrepancy  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother." 

The  music  on  p.  [3]-5.  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "New  music  just  issued  by 
Horace  W^aters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line:  "Oh!  all  of  you  poor  single  men." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  January  23,  1864,  and  April  28,  1864,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

In  the  eye  abides  the  heart.  In  den  augen  liegt  das  herz.  Beauti- 
ful German  song  by  F.  Abt.  Translated  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  Ar- 
ranged by  H.  K. 

New  York,  FiHh,Pond  dt  co.,  ^851.  Pull.  no.  1350.  5  p.  34  x 
26^"^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsbiugh,  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.,  1  Franklin  Square."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  the  lower  matgia  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng"."  Verso  of 
p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  1851  Pt  9),  November  18,  1851 
as  date  of  copyright. 


84  LIBRARY  OF  CONGRESS 

Irene.     See  his  "Social  Orchestra." 

On  p.  16  this  is  there  attributed  to  "S.  C.  Foster",  but  in  the  list  ot  contents  we 
read  "Irene,  by  Abbot." 

.  .  .  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair.     .  .  .  Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  nSS^.  Puhl  no.  2796.  7  y.  36  x 
27^. 

The  title-page  has  a  portrait  of  a  young  woman  within  ornamental  border.  At 
head  of  title:  ^'Foster's  Melodies  no.  26.^'  After  title:  "No.  22.  Old  memories. 
No.  23.  Little  Ella.  No.  24.  Ellen  Bayne.  No.  25.  "Willie  we  have  missed  you," 
and  a  fac-simile  of  the  composer's  signature.  In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  Lith. 
ofSarony&Co.  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  No.  1  Franklin  Square'*:  ^'Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati, 
Colbum  &  Field;  St.  Louis,  Wakelam  &  lucho."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copy- 
right entry  appears  on  the  title  page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-7.     Verso  of  p.  7  blank. 

First  line:  "I  dream  of  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair." 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  0.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.63,  1854),  June  5, 1854,  as  date  of 
dejKwit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  edition  {in  M  1.A12,  1854.  9)  the  title  page 
of  which  gives  July  20,  1854  as  date  of  copyright. 

Of  another  L.  of  C.  copy  of  this  song,  a  later  copyright  entry,  the  title  reads  as 
follows: 

—  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair.     Poetry  and  music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Caption  title  used.  The  title  page  (probably  ornamental  with  scenes  from  his 
Bongs  within  border;  see  next  entry)  is  missing.    Publ.  no.  2796.    p.  3-7.     36x27'=°». 

No  copyright  entry  claim  appears  in  this  copy. 

The  music  on  p.  3-7.    Verso  of  p.  7  blank. 

On  verso  of  p.  7  the  stamped  date,  July  21,  1854. 

First  line:     I  dream  of  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair." 

The  L.  of  C.  has  a  copyright-renewal  copy  apparently  of  this  second  edition,  the 
title  reading  as  follows: 

—  ...  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair.     Written  &  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster.     .  .  . 

New  York,  Wm.  A.  Pond  dh  co.  ['=1882].  Puhl.  no.  2796.  7  p. 
25\  X  27^"^. 

Ornamental  title-page,  within  border,  with  scenes  from  his  songs. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  24.  Ellen  Bayne.  No.  25.  Willie  we 
have  missed  you.  No.  28.  .  .  ."  represented  by  the  above  song.  In  center  .of 
title-page  a  scene  from  his  song  Old  dog  Tray  with  its  title  omitted. 

In  lower  margin  of  title-page,  before  imprint,  "No.  24,  25,  26."  After  imprint: 
"Wakelam— New  York." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.,  Pittsburgh,  C.  Y.  Fonda,  Cincin- 
nati and  H.  rilcher  &  Son,  St.  Louis  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co. 
647  Broadway."  The  original  publishers  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  in  the 
lower  margin  of  the  title  page  and  reads  "A.  D.  1858,  by  Firth,  Pond  &  co."  and 
the  renewal  claim  of  copyright  reading  "Copyright  1882  by  Mrs.  Mathew  D.  Wiley 
&  Mrs.  Marion  Foster  Welsh."  This  last  copyright  claim  is  repeated  on  p.  3.  The 
copyright  date  1858  is  evidently  a  typographical  error  and  should  read  1854. 

The  music  on  p.  3-7.  Verso  of  p.  7  blank.  Unquestionably  the  plates  of  the 
above  were  used,  though  slight  alterations  were  made.  For  instance,  the  word 
"loco"  was  twice  dropped  and  in  caption  we  now  read  (to  the  right)  "  Poetry  and 

music  by  Stephen  C.  foster"  instead  of  (in  the  center)  "  Poetry  and  Music  by 

Stepen  C.  Foster." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy.  May  25, 1882,  as  date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  a  later  edition  of  tJiis  song  (in  M  lA12v.64.  1854)  the  title- 
page  of  which  reads: 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  25 

—  ...  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair.  Written,  composed 
and  arranged  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  '^1854.    Publ.  no.  3013.     5  p.    35\  x 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the 
ffuitar.  No.  11.  Nelly  was  a  lady  ...  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair" 
After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of  Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love 
me,  Oh!  Susanna,  Camptown  races,  Stay  sunmier  breath,  &c."  In  lower  margin  of 
title-page:  "Pearson  &  Melville.     N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Sq.":  "Pittsbui^h,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colbum 
&  Field;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  St.  L^uis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans, 
P.  P.  Werlein."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng^'."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

On  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.64, 1854),  November  29, 1854  as 
date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  last  mentioned  edition  is  in  M  1624. F  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title-page  and  the  stamped  date  January  10,  1855, 
on  verso  of  p.  5. 

Another  copy  of  this  edition,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution  deposit,  is  in 
M  1.A12,  1855.  5.  On  the  title-page  January  10,  1855,  appears  as  date  of  copy- 
right. 

Jennie's  own  schottisch.     See  Jiis  "Social  Orchestra." 

Jenny  June.  Popular  ballad  as  sung  with  great  success  at  Woods 
Minstrels  by  C.  Henry  Esq.  Words  by  Geo.  Cooper.  Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  Son  <&  co.,  '=1863.  Pull.  no.  F.  S.  &  C.  5483. 
6  p.     35^  X  ^7^"». 

The  title  within  ornamental  border.  Following  the  imprint:  "Pearson  N-Y." 
The  notice  of  copyright  entry  on  t.-p.  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Did  you  see  dear  Jenny  June." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  April  17,  1863  and 
November  3,  1863. 

Jenny's  coming  o'er  the  green.  BaUad.  Written  &  composed 
for  the  Clarks  School  Visitor  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

PUladelphia,  Lee  &  Walker  [''I860].  Publ.  no.  8100.  4.  5  p. 
35 i  X  ^71"™. 

On  the  title-page,  after  compcMser's  name:  "Crap". 

The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  printed  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  Line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  29,  I860,  as  date  of  deposit. 

In  lower  margin  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  "Jan.  23  1861." 

A  second  copy  has  August  29,  1860,  as  date  of  deposit. 

Katy  Bell.  Song  &  chorus.  Written  by  George  Cooper.  Music 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon,  '=1863.     [5]  p.    35  x  27 Y"^. 

Following  composer's  name:  "Geo.  F.  Swain." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  comjHJeers  are  added  to  that  of  "S.  T. 
Gordon,  538  Broadway":  "  Boston,  H.  Tolman  &  co. ;  Phila.,  Lee  &  Walker."  The 
publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entiy  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3[-5]    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Going  down  the  shady  dell." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  June  29,  1S63  and 
November  3,  1863. 


26  LIBKARY  OF   CONGRESS 

Kiss  me  dear  mother.  Ballad  written  &  composed  at  the 
request  of  a  JFriend  by  the  late  Stephen  C.  Foster  and  now  published 
from  the  original  manuscript  copy. 

New  York,  Wm.  A.  Pond  cfc  co.,  "1859  [I]     5  f.    85^  x  27*^, 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Wm. 
A.  Pond  &  CO.,  547  &  865  Broadway":  Cincinnati,  0.  Y.  Fonda;  Boston,  Koppitz, 
Prufer  &  co.;  San  Francisco,  M.  Gray;  New  Orleans,  L.  Grunewald;  Milwaukee, 
H.  N.  Hempsted.  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3,  but  cor- 
rectly under  date  of  1869. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Bend  o'er  my  pillow  my  mother  dear." 

The  L.  of  C.  copy  bears  no  date  of  receipt  or  deposit. 

Kissing  in  the  dark.  Ballad.  Words  by  George  Cooper.  Music 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  Y(yrk,  John  J.  Daly,  '=1863.    Pull.  no.  176.     5  p.    35^  x  27""^. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Eng"." 

First  line:  "Sitting  in  the  cozy  parlor  when  the  nights  are  long." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  8,  1863  and  November  3,  1863,  as 

dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical 

compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

.  .  .  Larry's  good  bye.  Written  by  George  Cooper.  Composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  ... 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon,  "1863.    6  p.    35^  x  27"-^. 

At  head  of  title:  "To  Norah."     After  composer's  name:  "G«o.  F.  Swain." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "S.  T. 
Gordon,  538  Broadway":  " Boston,  H.  Tolman  &  co.;  Philada.,  Lee  &  Walker."  The 
publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    "Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Brave  Larry  went  up  to  his  darling." 

On  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  June  29, 1863  and  November  3, 1863. 

Laura  Lee.     Song.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen  ["1851].  Puhl.  no.  2150.  5  p.  35\  x 
28\"'^. 

Following  the  imprint:  "Lately  published  'The  spirit  of  my  song  '  by  the  same 
author." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  I.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore."    The  publisher's  copyright  notice  appears  on  p.  2.  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Why  has  thy  merry  face  gone  from  my  side." 

On  title-pj^e  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit  August  7,  1851. 

—  Laura  Lee.  Ballad.  Arranged  for  the  guitar,  written  &  com- 
posed by  S.  C.  Foster. 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  "1852.  Pull.  no.  2371.  [2]  p.  35^  x 
28""^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore." 

The  music  on  the  two  inside  pages  of  the  sheet,  outer  pages  blank.  In  lower 
mai^in  of  second  page  of  miisic:  "Webb." 

On  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  October  let.  1852,  as  date  of  copyright  deposit. 

First  edition  of  the  arrangement  for  voice  and  guitar. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  27 

Leave  me  with  my  mother.     Words  and  music  by  S.  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  solo  with  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymna 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  84. 

First  line  same  as  in  title. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

Listed  also  by  Horace  Waters  in  1864  as  no.  22  of  his  series  of  24  of  "Foster's  melo- 
dies," E.  A.  Daggett  claiming  copyright  in  the  whole  series  on  the  title-page  thereof. 
(But  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother"). 

No  such  separate  edition  in  the  L.  of  C,  nor  has  the  song  been  traced  so  far  as  a 
separate  copyright  entry  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  under  Waters  or  Dag- 
gett. The  fact  that  in  1870  the  song  appears  listed  in  the  "Board  of  Music  Trade" 
Catalogue  under  C.  W.  Harris,  N.  Y.,  who  seems  to  have  bought  the  publishing 
rights  in  several  Foster  songs  in  1870,  would  argue  for  the  existence  of  such  an  early 
separate  edition. 

Lena  our  loved  one  is  gone.     Ballad.     Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  '^ISBS.    Puhl.  no.  166.     5  p.     85^  x  27'^. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  in  lower  margin  of  title-page 
only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Engraver."  Verso  of 
p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Lena,  the  pride  of  our  home." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  27,  1863,  and  November  3,  1863,  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

.  .  ,  Lily  Ray.     Song  .  .    .    Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 

Foster. 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1850.  Puhl.  no.  891.  5  p.  35\  x 
27  Y"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "To  W.  D.  Gallagher,  Esq."  After  title  four  lines  of  poetry 
beginning  "Grief  to  thy  memory." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber,  of  Pittsburgh,  is  added  to  the  name  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  No.  1  Franklin  Sq." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng^."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

First  line:  "While  in  their  sunny  bowers." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  the  following  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit,  Dec.  9, 
1850  and  April  12,  1851  (both  in  ink). 

Copy  2  {in  M 1.  A12,  1850.    Part  6.) 

.  .  .  Linda  has  departed.     Song.     Written  by  Wm.  H.  McCarthy. 
Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  <'1859.  Puhl.  no.  4554.  5  p.  §8  x 
27  Y'^- 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  no.  39."  After  composer's  name:  Author  of 
Willie  we  have  missed  you.    Old  folks  at  home.  &c.  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.;  Rochester, 
J.  P.  Shaw;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda;  St.  Louis,  H.  Pilcher  Jr. ;  San  Francisco,  M. 
Gray  &  co."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  is  repeated  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Death  with  his  cold  hand,  hath  robbed  me  of  ev'ry  hope." 

On  the  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  1,  1859,  as  date  of  deposit. 


28  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

Linger  in   blissful   repose.     Poetry   and   music   by   Stephen   C. 
Foster. 

Publ.  no.  4116.     p.  2-5.    36  x  21\  cm. 

Title-page  missing.     Caption  title  used. 

This  notice  of  copyright  appears  on  p.  2:  "Entered  .  .  .  A.  D.  1858  by  Firth, 
Pond  &  00  ...  N.  Y." 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  the  second  verse  on  p.  5.  In 
lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Grave  par  Lawson."    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  p.  2  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  July  13,  1858  as  date  of  deposit. 

The  title  page  of  the  New  York,  Wm.  A.  Pond,  1886  copyright  renewal  edition 
shows  the  title  "Linger  in  blissful  repose.  Serenade.  Written  and  composed  by- 
Stephen  C.  Foster "  within  a  marine  scene.  Possibly  the  title-page  of  the  first  edi- 
tion was  used. 

V 

.  .  .  The  little  ballad  girl.     Written  and  composed  expressly  for 
Clark's  School  Visitor  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

'p.  24-25  ofClarFs  School  Visitor,  December,  1860.     36  x  27^'='^. 

After  composer's  name,  the  copyright  claim,  "1860,  by  Daughaday  &  Hammond" 
of  Philadelphia,  publishers  of  the  magazine. 

The  three  stanzas  of  the  song,  one  with  piano  accompaniment,  one  with  the  melody 
only  and  the  last  with  the  text  only,  are  followed  by  reading  matter,  headed  "The 
Visitor's  Stairway."    On  p.  25  advertising  matter  only. 

First  line:  "Ho!  little  girl,  so  dressed  with  care." 

On  p.  24  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  December  12,  1860  and  January  23,  1861,  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

.  .  .  Little  Belle  Blair.     Song  &  chorus.    Written  and  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  John  J.  Daly,  <=1861.    Pull.  no.  12^.     5  'p.    35\  x  21  <^. 

At  head  of  title  (with  ornamental  border):  "To  Napoleon  W.  Gould,  Esq."  After 
composer's  name:  "Author  of  I'll  be  a  soldier.  Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone. 
Farewell  mother  dear.  Oh!  tell  me  of  my  mother.  Sweet  little  maid  of  the  moun- 
tain.   Nell  and  I.  &c.  &c.  &c."    Notice  of  copyright  entnr  on  t.-p.  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Eng^'."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

First  line:  "  We  have  made  a  grave  for  little  Belle  Blair." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  the  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  "Nov.  5, 
1861  (in  ink),  and  "May  15,  1862"  (stamped). 

.  .  .  Little  Ella.     Song.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  "1863.  Pull.  no.  2589.  5  p.  36  x 
27""*. 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  melodies  no.  23."  After  composer's  name:  "No.  21. 
Old  dog  Tray._  No.  22.  Old  memories"  and  a  fac-similie  of  the  composer's  signature. 
In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "  Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh  and  Wakelam  &  lucho,  St.  Louis, 
are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth.  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square."  The  publisher's 
notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  ana  melody  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Little  Ella,  fairest,  dearest." 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.  58,  1853),  December  13, 1853,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  edition  (in  M  1.A12,  January,  1854),  the  title- 
page  recording  January  12,  1854,  as  date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  two  additional  copies  of  this  edition,  identical  with  the  above 
fin  M  1.A12F):  on  the  title-page  of  both  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and 
on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stampea  dates  January  13.  1854,  and  June  29.  1854,  resp. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  29 

—  ...  Little    Ella  .  .  .     Written,    composed    and    arranged    by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  '=1854.     Puhl.  no.  3032.     5  p.     35\  x 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the 
guitar.  ...  11.  Nelly  was  a  lady.  ...  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair."  the 
present  song  figuring  as  No.  23:  "  Little  Ella."  After  composer's  name:  "Author  and 
composer  of  Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love  me,  Oh!  Susanna.  Camptown  races.  Stay 
summer  breath.  &c."     In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Pearson  &  Melville.     N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,1  Franklin  Sq.":  "  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colbum  & 
Field;  Louisville.  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans,  P.  P. 
Werlin."     The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  mutsic  on  p.  3-5.     In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "  Quidor  Eng^."    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Little  Ella,  fairest,  dearest." 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12  v.  64,  1854),  December  5,  1854.  as 
date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  last-mentioned  edition  (in  M  1624. F)  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title-page  and  the  stamped  date  January  10,  1855,  on 
verso  of  p.  5. 

Another  copy  of  this  edition,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution  deposit  (in  M  1.A12, 
855.5)  shows  January  10,  1855  as  date  of  copyright. 

Little  Ella's  an  angel.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

New  York  J  Horace  Waters,  '=1863.  1  leaf,  printed  on  one  side  only. 
23^x30^"'^. 

The  title  of  this  solo  with  "  quartette  or  semichorus  "  and  "  full  chorus  "  within  orna- 
mental border. 

After  the  words  and  music:  "Also,  just  issued:  Shall  we  know  each  other  there? 
Don't  you  hear  the  angels  coming?  "  etc. 

In  lower  margin  of  the  page:  "  Warren,  Music  Stereotyper.  Rear  43  Centre-st..  New 
York." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"  Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway.  N.  Y.":  "  N.  P.  Kemp,  &  J.  P.  Magee,  Boston.  Per- 
kinpine  &  Higgins,  Philadelphia.  Poe  &  Hitchcock,  &  G.  Crosby,  Cincinnati.  Tom- 
linson  &  Brothers,  &  W.  M.  Doughty,  Chicago.  J.  W.  Mclntyre,  St.  Louis.  Ingham  & 
Bragg.  Cleveland.  Ohio.  Randall  &  Asten,  Columbus.  Ohio.  J.  S.  Reed,  Pittsburg, 
Pa.  H.  H.  Otis,  Buffalo,  N.  Y."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  in  lower  margin  of 
the  page  as,  "A.  D.  1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett"  and  is  not  in  the  name  of  the  publisher. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  January  31,  1863,  and  May  12,  1863,  as  dates  of  receipt  and 
deposit. 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster, "  1896. 

Little  Jenny  Dow.     Ballad.     Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C. 

Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [c  1862].     5  p.     35\  x  27\'=^. 

After  composer's  name:  "By  the  same  author.  Jenny's  coming  o'er  the  green. 
Lizzie  dies  to-night.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone.  A  penny  for  your  thoughts, 
«&c." 

The  title  in  ornamental  border. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditaon  &  co.  of  Boston^  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway."  Below  the  imprint  the  notice  of  copyright  entry 
"1862  by  E.  A.  Daggett"  which  is  not  repeated. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5. 

In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Eng"*  at  Claytons."  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "New 
music  just  issued  by  Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York  ..." 

First  line:  "  Little  Jenny  Dow  lives  beyond  the  mill." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  the  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  "January  10, 1862** 
(in ink),  and  "May  15.  1862"  (stamped). 


30  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

.  .  .  "Lizzie  dies  to-night."  Written  and  composed  expressly 
for  Clarks  School  Visitor.  Poetry  by  Mary  Bynon  Reese.  Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

p.  63-64  of  Clark's  School  Visitor,  May,  1861.    87  x  28'^'^. 

Below  composer's  name  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  "1861,  by  Daughaday  & 
Hammond, "  of  Philadelphia,  publishers  of  the  magazine.  Above  title  the  state- 
ment: "A  card  was  found  among  the  effects  of  the  wrecked  steamer  Hungarian, 
bearing  the  inscription  'Lizzie  dies  to-night.'" 

The  four  stanzas  of  the  song  with  pianoforte  ace.  are  followed  by  reading  matter, 
headed  "The  visitor's  stairway."     On  p.  63  advertising  matter  only. 

First  line:  "Twas  hard,  our  parting,  mother  dear." 

On  L.  of  C.  copy  of  these  two  pages  (separately  deposited)  the  date  (in  ink)  May 
23,  1861. 

The  Lou'siana'  Belle. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Bi(^raphy,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster, "  1896,  p.  91. 

Apparently  no  earlier  eoition  in  the  Library  of  Congress. 

This  song  was  listed  as  the  first  of  five  ' '  Songs  of  the  Sable  Harmonists  "  by  the  pub- 
lishing firm  W.  C.  Peters  &  co.,  Louisville,  Ky .  The  second  to  fifth  were  undoubtedly 
published  and  copjTighted  in  1848.  The  inference,  therefore,  would  be  that  "The 
Lou'siana  Belle,"  too,  was  first  published  in  or  before  1848  with  the  title-page  reading 
"Songs  of  the  Sable  Harmonists,  consisting  of  The  Lou'siana  Belle.  Away  down 
South.  Sxisanna.  Uncle  Ned.  Wake  up  Jake,  or,  the  Iron  city.  Arranged  for  the 
Piano  Forte."  That  the  "Complete  Catalogue  .  .  .  published  by  the  Board  of 
Music  Trade  of  the  United  States  of  America"  in  1870  does  not  mention  the  song, 
signifies  little,  since  this  very  useful  work  is  not  exhaustive.  As  a  matter  of  fact  the 
records  of  the  Copyright  Office  show  that  "Lou'siana  Belle,  written  for  and  sung  by 
Joseph  Murphy  of  the  Sable  Harmonists"  was  entered  for  copyright  by  W.  C.  Peters 
on  October  18,  1847. 

.  .  .  The  love  I  bear  to  thee.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [1868].    5  p.     35\  x  27 Y"^. 

Caption  title,  differing  from  title  on  the  ornamental  title-page.  This  reads: 
"Foster's  Melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  20.  fno  title]"  The 
present  song  figures  as  no.  12.  In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  Warren,  music 
stereotyper,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  0.  Ditson  &  co.,  of  Boston,  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  No.  481  Broadway."  On  title-page  the  incorrect  notice  of  copy- 
riehtentry  "1862,  by  E.  A.  Daggett,"  but  on  t).  [3]  correctly  "1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett." 
(for  explanation  of  the  discrepancy  see  "A  dream  of  my  Mother  Land.") 

The  music  on  p.  [3-]  5.  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "New  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway  N.  York." 

First  line:  "At  midnight  hour  when  all  alone." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  January  14, 1863,  and  May  12, 1863,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

Two  additional  L.  of  C.  copies,  identical  with  the  above  (M  3.3),  have  dates  of 
January  31, 1863,  May  12, 1863,  June  30, 1863,  and  November  3, 1863,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Lula  is  gone.  Song.  Written  and  composed  by  Steph.  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ^1868.    Pull.  no.  4396.    5  y.    85^  x 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  Foster's  Melodies  No.  33."  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of 
Willie  we  have  missed  you.  Gentle  Annie.  The  old  folks  at  home.  My  old  Ken- 
tucky home.  Ellen  Bayne.  Old  dog  Tray.  <fec.  &c."  In  lower  ma^in  of  the 
title-page:  "Eng<i  by  Greene  &  Walker  Boston." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.,  Pittsburgh;  C.  Y.  Fonda.  Cincin*; 
and  H.  Pilcher  &  Sons,  St.  Louis,  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547 
Broadway."    The  publishers'  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  only  on  the  title-page. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  31 

The  music  on  t).  2-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  the  second  and  third  verses  on  p, 
5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "With  a  heart  forsaken  I  wander  in  silence  in  grief  and  alone." 
On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  19, 1858,  as  date  of  deposit. 

.  .  .  Maggie    by    my    side.     Song.     Written     &    composed    by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  P&nd  &  co.,  ''1852.  Pull.  no.  1769.  S  p.  36  x 
27 '^^. 

Engraved  titletpage.  At  head  of  title:  "To  Miss  Eliza  T.  Dennison."  After 
imprint :  ' '  Greene  Sc . " 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.,  1  Franklin  Sq.":  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber,  and  Cincinnati,  Dunton  & 
Thurston. 

The  notice  of  copyright  entry  on  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "  The  land  of  my  home  is  flittii^.-' 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  the  Smithsonian  Institution  stamp  and  on 
verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  of  receipt  December  3,  1852. 

—  ...  Maggie  by  my  side.  .  .  .  Written,  composed  and  arranged 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ''1854.  PuU.  no.  2900.  5  p.  S5\  x 
26Y'^. 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the  guitar.  11.  Nelly  was  a  lady. 
.  .  .  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair",  the  present  song  figuring  as  No.  16.  After 
composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of  Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love  me.  Oh! 
Susanna,  Camptown  races,  Stay  summer  breath,  <&:c."  In  lower  margin  of  title  page; 
' '  Pearson  &  MelviUa,  N .  Y. " 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1.  Franklin  Sq":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Col- 
bum  &  Field;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans, 
P.  P.  Werlein."     The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng''."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.  63, 1854),  September  20, 1854, 
as  date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  last  mentioned  edition  {in  M1624.F)  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title  page  and  the  stamped  date  October  14,  1854  on 
verso  of  p.  5. 

Another  copy  of  this  edition,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution  deposit  {in  M1.A12, 
1854.14)  has  October  14,  1854  as  date  of  copyright  deposit. 

Mary  loves  the  flowers.     Song.     Poetry  and  music  by  S.  C.  Foster. 
New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  cfc  co.  {'^18501    Pull.  no.  586.     35^  x  27^"^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  John  H.  Mellor,  Pittsburgh,  is  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  1  Franklin  Sq . "  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  appears  in  lower  margin 
of  p.  3  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  second  verse  on  p.  5.  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank.    In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng^". 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  January  16,  1850  and  April  20,  1850,  both  in  ink,  as 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Copy  2.    {in  M  1.A12,  1850.    Part  1.) 

Massa's  in  de  cold  ground.     As  sung  by  Christy's  Minstrels. 
Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Y(yrk,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ^1852.    Pull.  no.  1620.    5  p.    35^  x 

After  composer's  name:  "Just  published,  by  the  same  author  Farewell  my  Lilly 
dear".    Following  this:  "Greene  Sc." 


32  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore  and  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh  are 
added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Sq."  The  publisher's  copyright 
notice  is  re|)eated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  5. 
On  verso  of  p.  5:  "The  latest  music  for  the  piano-forte,  published  by  Firth,  Pond  & 

CO." 

First  line:  "  Round  de  meadows  am  a  ringing  de  darkeys'  mournful  strain." 

On  title-page  of  this  I.,  of  C.  copy  July  7,  1852  (in  ink)  as  date  of  deposit.    Another 

copy  (M3.3.F73I36)  with  copyright 'stamp  of  date  August  4,  1852  is  identical  with  the 

above  with  the  exception  that  verso  of  p.  5  is  blank. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  edition  (M  3.3.F7M36    ),  identical  with  the 

last  mentioned,  the  title-page  with  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  verso 

of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  August  4,  1852. 

—  ...  Massa's  in  de  cold  ground.     As  sung  by  Chiisty's  'Min- 
strels.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  ... 

New  YorTc,  Firth,  Pond  <&  co.,  ^852.  PuU.  no.  2016.  5  p.  34  x 
26'^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Fifth  edition."  After  composer's  name:  "Just  published  by  the 
same  author  Farewell  my  Lilly  dear.  Piano.  Guitar."  In  lower  margin  of  title- 
page:  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  F.  D.  Benteen  &  co.,  Baltimore  and  H.  Kleber,  Pitts- 
btirgh  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  1  Franklin  Square."  The  pub- 
lisher's notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3  but  with  the  year  1853  instead  of 
1852  as  appears  on  the  title  page. 

The  music  for  this  song  with  guitar  accompaniment  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and 
melody  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  5.  In  lower  mai^in  of  p.  5:  "Grave  par 
Lawson."    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M1.A12  May  1853),  May  20th,  1853,  as 
date  of  copyright. 

.  .  Melinda  May,  as  sung  by  the  celebrated  New  Orleans  Sere- 
naders.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen  ['^ISSO].  PuU.  no.  1903.  6  y.  35^  x 
28  c^. 

The  title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "The  beautiful  Ethiopian 
melody."  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Uncle  Ned.  Oh!  Susanna.  Camj)- 
town  races  &  Nelly  was  a  lady." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore. ' '  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  appears  only  in  lower  margin 
of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  second,  third  and  fourth  verses  on 
p.  6.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  liue:  "Lubly  Melinda,  come  now  my  dear." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C  copy  January  6,  1851,  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Merry  little  birds  are  we.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

New  YorTc,  Horace  WaUrs  [1862].     5  y.    35\  x^lY"^. 

Caption  title,  differing  from  title  on  ornamental  title-page.  This  reads:  "Foster's 
Melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  11.  Slumber  my  darUng."  The 
present  song  figures  as  no.  9.  In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Warren,  Music  Stereo- 
typer,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston,  is  added  to  the  names  of  "Hor- 
ace Waters,  No.  481  Broadway."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  "1862,  by  E.  A. 
DasKett"  and  is  not  in  the  name  of  the  publisher.    It  is  not  repeated  on  t).  [3 J. 

Tne  music  on  p.  [3-5].  On  verso  of  p.  [5]:  "New  music  jiist  issuea  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

Firstline:  "The  Summer's  comin^  on." 

On  L.  of  C.  copy  June  6,  1862,  and  November  19,  1862,  as  dates  of  receipt  and  de- 
posit.   The  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  show  June  10,  1862. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  33 

Mine  is  the  mourning  heart. 

Duet  for  soprano  and  tenor.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  143. 

Apparently  no  earlier  edition  in  the  Library  of  Congress. 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Brown.  (Comic  duett.)  Words  by  George  Cooper. 
Music  by  Stephen  C,  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  WaUrs  [I864I     5  p.     35^  x  27 Y"^. 

Caption  title  used,  which  differs  from  the  title  on  ornamental  title-page.  This 
reads:  "Foster's  Melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  24.  U'hen  old 
friends  were  here."  The  present  song  figures  as  no.  21.  In  lower  margin  of  title 
I^age:  "Warren,  music  stereotyper,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  0.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston,  ia  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  No.  481  Broadway." 

On  title  page  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  "1862  by  E.  A.  Daggett",  but  on  p. 
[3]  correctly  "1864,  by  E.  A.  Daggett."  (For  explanation  of  discrepancy  see  A 
dream  of  my  mother.") 

The  music  on  p.  [3-5]  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  Ust  of  "New  music  just  issued  by 
Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line:  "So  Mister  Brown  you've  come  at  last." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  January  23,  1864  and  April  28,  1864  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Molly  dear  good  night.  Ballad  respectfully  dedicated  to 
Mrs.  J.  Edgar  Thompson.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  YorJc,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  '=1861.     5  p.     35^  x  27^'^. 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  no.  53."  After 
composer's  name:  "By  the  same  author,  Our  Willie  dear  is  dying.  Cqra  Dean. 
Fairy  belle.  I  see  her  still  in  my  dreams.  Virginia  belle.  Gentle  Annie."  In 
left  hand  margin:"T.  C.  Wakelam,  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.,  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda; 
Pittsbui-gh,  H.  Kleber  &  bio.;  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein  &  Halsey.  The  pub- 
lisher's copyright  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Molly  dear,  I  cannot  linger." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  6,  1861  and  November  15,  1861  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

Molly!  Do  you  love  me?  Song.  Written  &  composed  for  the 
pianoforte  by  Stephen  C,  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen  ['^ISoO].  Pull.  no.  1706.  5  p.  35^  x 
27\"^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore."     The  publisher,s  copyright  notice  appears  on  p.  3  only. 
The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 
First  line  same  as  title. 
On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  May  6,  1850  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Mother,  thou'rt  faithful  to  me.  A  beautiful  and  expressive 
ballad.     Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen  ['=1861].  Puhl.  no.  2017.  5  p.  36^  x 
28^"^. 

After  imprint  the  name  "Gillingham"  and  "Just  published.  Give  the  stranger 
happy  cheer  by  the  same  author." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore."    The  pub  Usher's  copyright  notice  appears  on  p.  3  only. 

72984*>— 15 3* 


84  LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Vereo  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Mother,  dear  mother,  'tis  sweet  to  know." 

On  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  18,  1851  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Music  everywhere,  that's  why  I  love  it  so.  Words  by  Mrs. 
M.  A.  Kidder.     Music  by  S.  C.  Foster.     Arr.  by  A.  Cull. 

Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  ^863,  p.  242. 

First  line:  "Hark  there's  music  in  the  air." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  by  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Said  to  have  oeen  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

My  angel  boy,  I  cannot  see  thee  die.  Written  by  H.  Brougham. 
Composed  by  the  late  Stephen  C.  Foster,  in  1858,  and  now  for  the 
first  time  published. 

New  Yorlc,  Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co.,  "1865.     5  p.     35  x  ^r*"". 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

The  caption  title  reads:  "My  angel  boy." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Wm. 
A.  Pond  &  CO.":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Buffalo,  J.  R.  Blodgett;  Chicago,  Root  & 
Cady;  Milwaukee,  H.  N.  Hempsted.  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated 
on  p.  [3.] 

The  music  on  p.  [3-]5.  On  verso  of  p.  5:  "1865.  [2]  A  careful  selection  of  songs 
and  ballads,  by  the  best  and  most  popular  authors,  publislied  by  Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co.. 
547  Broadway,  N.  Y.  .  .  ." 

First  line:  "My  angel  boy,  thou'rt  nearing  fast." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  January  31,  1865  and  May  5,  1865,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

My  boy  is  coming  from  the  war. 

Song,  hi  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  228. 

Apparently  no  earlier  edition  in  the  Librarj'  of  Congress.  First  edition  probably 
publisned  by  S.  T.  Gordon,  New  York. 

.  .  .  My  brudder  Gum.  As  sung  by  the  Christy  Minstrels.  Writ- 
ten &  composed  by  S.  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  '=1849.    Pull.  no.  4B9.     5  p.     35 i^  x 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "Fosters  Ethiopian  Melodies.  No.  1. 
Nelly  was  a  lady.  No.  2.  .  .  ."  After  composer's  name:  Author  of  Unkle  Ned. 
Oh!  Susanna,  &c." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copjTight  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  [31. 

The  music  on  p.  [3]-5.  The  words  and  melodies  of  second,  third  and  fourth  verses 
on  p.  5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "WTiite  folks  I'll  sing  for  you." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  32,  1849),  October  1,  1849,  and  April 
20, 1850,  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  My  loved  one  and  my  own  or  Eva.  Ballad.  Written  &  com- 
posed by  Steph?  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  '1858.    Puhl.  no.  ^81.     5  p.    36  x 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "  Foster's  Melodies  no.  36."  In  the  lower  margin  of  the  title-page: 
"Greene  &  Walker,  Eng.  Boston." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond&  co.,  547  Broadway.":  "H.  Klcber  &  Bro.,  Pittsburgh;  C.  Y.  Fonda, 
Cin.;  H.  Pilcher  &  Son,  St.  Louis."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is 
repeated  in  lower  margin  of  p.  2. 


.  TITLE   CATALOGUE  35 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Bloom  bright  fair  flowers  around  the  stone  where  sleepeth  my  Eva." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  24,  1858,  as  date  of  deposit. 

My  old  Kentucky  home,  good  night.  Foster's  plantation  melo- 
dies No.  20  as  sung  by  Christy's  Minstrels.  No.  18.  Farewell  my 
Lilly  dear.  No.  19.  Massa's  in  the  cold  ground.  Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  Yorlc,  Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1853.     PuU.  no.  1892.     5  y.     35\  x 

In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Klaber,  Pittsburgh;  Holbrook  &  Long,  Cleveland; 
and  Balmer  &  Weber,  St.  Louis,  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin 
Square." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  2. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  second  and  third  verses  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng^" 

The  caption  title  reads  like  the  title  on  t.-p. 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  57,  1853)  January  31,  1853,  as 
date  of  deposit.  The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  (M  3.3F7M92)  identical  with  the  last 
mentioned  but  with  the  Smithsonian  Institution  stamp  on  the  title-page  and  the 
stamped  date  of  February  22,  1853,  on  verso  of  p.  5. 

On  January  11,  1853,  the  plate  proofs  of  this  ed.  (See  M1.A12,  v.  54,  1853)  were 
deposited  without  the  title-page.  In  these  proofs  the  caption  title  is  "My  old  Ken- 
tucky Home."    First  line:  "The  sun  shines  bright  in  the  old  Kentucky  home." 

—  ...  My  old  Kentucky  home,  good  night.  Foster's  planta- 
tion melodies  No.  20  as  sung  by  Christy's  Minstrels.  No.  18.  Fare- 
well my  Lilly  dear.  No.  19.  Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1853.  Publ.  no.  1892.  5  p.  35^  x 
27"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Tenth  edition."  After  composer's  name:  "Piano.  Guitar." 
In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh;  Balmer  &  Weber,  St.  Louis; 
Holbrook  &  Lond,  Cleveland  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin 
Square."     The  composer's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music,  with  guitar  ace.  is  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  third  verse 
on  p.  5.     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Eng^T  "     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  55,  1853),  August  23, 1853,  as 
date  of  deposit.  Accordingly,  this  copy  represents  the  first  edition  of  the  arrange- 
ment for  voice  and  guitar.  The  words  "Tenth  edition"  at  head  of  title  obviously 
refer  to  the  editions  in  general. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  song  identical  with  the  above  in  M  1.A12,  1. 
December  1853. 

My  wife  is  a  most  knowing  woman.  Poetry  by  George  Cooper. 
Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  Yorlc,  Horace  Waters  [1863].     5  p.     35\  x  27^""^. 

Caption  title,  differing  from  title  on  ornamental  title-page.  This  reads: 
"Foster's  Melodies.  1.  WTiy  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  20,  [blank]  The 
present  song  figures  as  no.  19.  In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Warren,  music  stereo- 
typer,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  Co.,  Boston  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Horace 
Waters,  No.  481  Broadway." 

On  title-page  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  "1862,  by  E.  A.  Daggett,  "  but  on  p. 
[3]  correctly  "1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett."  (For  explanation  of  the  discrepancy  see 
"Better  times  are  coming.") 

The  music  on  p.  3[-5]  On  verso  p.  5:  "New  music  just  issued  by  Horace  Waters, 
481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title  page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  20,  1863,  and  April  28,  1864,  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  deposit. 


36  LIBBARY  OF   CONGRESS  • 

Nell  and  I.    Ballad.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 
New  YorJc,  John  J.  Daly,  ''1 861.    Puhl  no.  131.     5  -p.     35^  x  2'r^'^, 

Ornamental  title-page.  After  composer's  name;  "Author  of  Little  Belle  Blair. 
Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone.  I'll  be  a  soldier.  Sweet  little  maid  of  the  moun- 
tain. Oh  !  tell  me  of  my  mother."  Above  imprint  the  name  "Wakelam."  Notice 
of  copyright  entry  on  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor, 
Engraverj  New  York." 

First  line:  "We  parted  in  the  spring  time  of  life,  Nell  and  I;" 

On  the  title  page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  December  3,  1861,  and  May  15,  1862,  ais  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Nelly  Bly.     Written  and  composed  by  S.  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  YorJc,  Firth,  Pond  cfc  co.,  ''1849.    Puhl.  no.  599.     6  p.    35^  x 

The  title-page  reads:  "Foster's  Ethiopian  Melodies.  No.  1.  Nelly  was  a  lady. 
No.  2.  My  brudder  Gum.  As  sung  by  the  Christy  Minstrels.  Written  and  composed 
by  S.  C.  Foster,  Author  of  Unklo  Ned.  Oh  !  Susanna,  &c.  No.  3.  Dolcy  Jones  .  .  . 
Nellv  Bly." 

The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3  but  with  the  year  1850  instead 
of  18-19  as  given  on  title  page. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  second,  third  and  fourth  verses  on 
p.  5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng'^" 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  February  8,  1850  and  April  20,  1850  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

Copy  2.     (in  M  1.A12,  1849.     Part  3.) 

.  .  .  Nelly  was  a  lady  .  .  .  as  sung  by  the  Christy  Minstrels.     Writ- 
ten &  composed  by  S.  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  '=1849.    Puhl.  no.  325.     5  p.     35^  x 

9'ycm 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Ethiopian  Melodies  no.  1."  After  title:  "No.  2.  My 
brudder  Gum  .  .  ."  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Unkle  Ned.  Oh!  Susanna, 
&c.    No.  3.  Dolcy  Jones." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  The  words  and  melody  of  second, 
third,  fourth  and  fifth  verses  on  p.  5. 

First  line:  "  Down  on  de  Mississippi  floating." 

On  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  on  verso  of^p.  5,  February  9,  1850  as  date  of  receipt.  On 
the  title-page  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution. 

Copy  2.     {in  M  1.A12,  1849.    Part  3.) 

No  home,  no  home.     Ballad.     Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  '=1862.    Puhl.  no.  151 .     5  p.     35^  x  27^"^. 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Oh  tell  me  of  my  mother.  I'll  be  a  soldier. 
Little  Belle  lilair.  Nell  and  I.  Sweet  little  maid  of  the  mountain,  &c.  &c.  &c." 
Publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  on  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  En- 
graver." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  July  26,  1862  and  November  19,  1862  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

No  one  to  love.     Ballad.     Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 
New  Yorl',S.  T.  Gordon,  '1862.     5  p.     S5\  x  27'='^. 

Ornamental  title. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Lee  &  Walker,  Philadelphia  and  H.  Tolman  &  co., 
Boston  are  added  to  the  name  of  "S.  T.  Gordon,  705  B'dway."  Publisher's  notice 
of  copyright  entry  appears  on  title-page  only. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  37 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "No  one  to  love  in  this  beautiful  world." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  20,  1862  and  November  19,  1862  as 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

.  .  .  None  shall  weep  a  tear  for  me.     Song.     Written  by  Richard 
Henry  Wilde.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  '=1860.    Publ.  no.  4677.     5  p.     85^  x 

27\cm^ 

Title  within  ornamental  border.     At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  42." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  547  Broadway.":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda;  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  bro.  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entr\'  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "My  life  is  like  the  summer  rose." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  February  9,  1860,  as  date  of  deposit.  In  lo.ver 
margin  of  p.  5,  the  stamped  date  April  18,  1860. 

Nothing  but  a  plain  old  soldier.     Patriotic  ballad.     Written  & 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  ^863.     5  p.     35 ^  x  27 ^'^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.     In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Pearson  N.  Y." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  the  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Engraver."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

First  line  and  caption  title:  "I'm  nothing  but  a  plain  old  soldier." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  February  14,  1863,  and  May  12,  1863,  as 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Tlie  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  song  (in  M  1640. F  )  identical  with  the  above 
without  any  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

"Oh  boys  carry  me  'long."     A  plantation  melody.     Written  & 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  ,  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ^1861.    Pull.  no.  1133.     35^  x  27"^. 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of  Unkle  Ned.  Nelly  was  a  lady. 
Nelly  Bly.     Camptown  races." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square":  ''Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen;  Pittsburgh, 
H.  Kleber."    The  publisher's  copyright  notice  repeated  on  p.  2. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  On  p.  5  the  melody  of  and  the  words  of  second,  third  and 
fourth  verses.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  date  of  deposit  July  25,  1851  (in  ink). 

Second  copy  with  stamped  date  of  receipt  September  4th.,  1851  (in  M  1.A12. 
1851.    Part?.) 

Third  copy  with  date  of  receipt  (in  pencil)  September  6,  1851  (M  3.3. F70  ) 

—  ...  Oh  boys,  carry  me  long.     A  plantation  melody.     Written 
&  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1851.    Puhl.  no.  1881.     5  p.    35^  x 

27\cm^ 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "Twentieth  edition."  After  composer's 
name:  "By  the  same  author,  Farewell  my  Lilly  dear.  My  old  Kentucky  home,  good 
night.    Piano.    Guitar."     In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh  and  Holbrook  &  Long,  Cleveland 
are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square."    The  publisher's 


38  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS  . 

notice  of  copyright  entry  on  title-page  shows  the  year  1851,  hut  on  p.  3  for  this  edition 
for  voice  with  guitar  accompaniment  it  is  1853. 

The  niusic  on  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  second,  third  and  fourth  verses  on 
p.  5.     Verso  of  ]>.  5  blank. 

On  the  title-pa^eof  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.  57  1853),  February  4,  1853,  as 
date  of  deposit  of  this  version  for  guitar  ace.  This,  therefore,  is  a  copy  of  the  j^rst 
edition  of  the  song  for  voice  and  guitar  ace.  The  "Twentieth  edition"  obviously 
refers  to  the  editions  in  general. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  a  copyright  renewal  edition  of  this  song  with  guitar  accompani- 
ment, the  title  of  which  reads  as  follows: 

—  ...  Oh  boys  carry  me  long  .  .  .  Written,  composed  and 
arranged  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New   YorJc,   FiHh,  P<md   <&   co.  [<'1880].    Pull.  no.  1881.     5  p. 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "  Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the  guitar.  No.  [13.]"  Follow- 
ing this,  "11.  Nelly  was  a  lady.  ...  27.  Come  with  thy  sweet  voice  again",  the 
present  song  figuring  as  no.  13. 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of  Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love 
me.  Oh,  Susanna,  Camptown  races.  Stay  summer  breath,  Ac",  and  "Pearson  & 
Melville,  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  Co.  547  Broadway.":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colburn 
&  Field;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  Co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans, 
P.  P.  Werlein."  In  lower  margin  of  title  page  1854  as  date  of  copvright  entry  by 
Firth,  Pond  &  Co.  but  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3  it  is  "A.  D.  1853,  by  Firth,  Pond  &  Co." 
together  with  the  renewal  notice  of  copyright  reading  "Copyright,  1880  by  Wm.  A. 
Pond  &  Co.",  the  successors  of  the  above. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  the  second,  third  and  fourth  verses 
on  p.  5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

On  Uie  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  July  26, 1880  as  date  of  copyright. 

Oh!  'tis  glorious.  Poetry  by  Rev.  Edwin  H.  Nevin.  Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "  The  Atheneaum  collection  of  hymns  and 
tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters, 
«1863,  p.  50. 

First  line:  "  WTien  our  earthly  sun  is  setting." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

Oh !  Lemuel !  Go  down  to  de  cotton  field.  Ethiopian  song  as 
sung  by  the  Christy  Minstrels  also  by  the  Campbell's  Minstrels  &c.  &c. 
Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen,  ''I860.  Pull.  tw.  I64I.  5  p.  36\  x 
27  Y"^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  that  of  "F.  D, 
Benteen,  Baltimore."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 
The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Webb," 
First  line:  "Oh!  Lemuel  my  lark." 
On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  January  7, 1850  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Oh!  Susanna.     See  Susanna. 

Oh !  tell  me  of  my  mother.  Ballad.  Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  , 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  '=1861.     5  p.    36^  x  27"^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Our  bright 
summer  days  are  gone.  Under  the  willows  she's  sleeping.  I'll  be  a  soldier.  Gentle 
Annie  &c.  &c."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Tell  me,  tell  me,  gentle  lady." 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  39 

On  the  title  page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  20,  1861,  and  November  15,  1861,  as 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "  Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Oh!  There's  no  such  girl  as  mine.  Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  WaUrs  [1863].     5  p.     36^  x  27 h'^'^. 

Caption  title  used,  differing  from  title  on  ornamental  title  page,  which  reads: 
"Foster's  Melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  .  .  .  20  [blank]  The  present 
song  figures  as  No.  13.  "  There's  no  such  girl  as  mine."  Inlower  margin  of  title  page: 
'  'Warren,  Music  Stereotyper,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston,  is  added  to  the  name  of  "  Horace 
Waters,  No.  481  Broadway." 

On  title-page  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  "  1862,  by  E.  A.  Daggett",  but  on  p.  [3] 
correctly  "1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett."  For  explanation  of  this  discrepancy  see  "A 
dream  of  my  mother  land". 

Themusiconp.  [3-]o.  On  versoof  p.5;  a  list  of  "  New  miisic  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  10,  1863  and  May  12,  1863  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit.  Another  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M3.3.),  identical  with  the  above,  has  June 
30,  1863  and  November  3,  1863  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  is  listed  by  Morrison  Foster  as  "  There  is  no  such  girl  as  mine." 

Oh !  why  am  I  so  happy?  Written  and  coinposed  for  Master  Wood, 
of  Wood's  Minstrels.  Words  by  Frances  D.  Murtha.  Music  by 
Stef)hen  C.  Foster. 

New  Yorlc,  Horace  Waters  [1863].     5  p.     36\  x  27'''^. 

Caption  title  used  which  differs  from  title  on  ornamental  title  page.  This  reads: 
"  Foster's  Melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ...  17.  For  the  dear  old  flag 
I  die."  The  present  song  figures  as  no.  16.  In  lower  margin  of  title  page,  "  Warren, 
Music  Stereot>-per,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.  is  added  to  the  name  of  "  Horace  Waters, 
no.  481  Broadway."  On  title-page  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  "1862  by  E.  A. 
Daggett"  but  on  p.  [3]  correctly  "  1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett."  (For  explanation  of  dis- 
crepancy see  "A  dream  of  my  mother  land") 

The  music  on  p .  [3-]5 .  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "  New  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  20,  1863  and  April  28,  1864  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Old  black  Joe.  Song.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  ... 

NewYorlc,FiHh,P(ynd&co.,''1860.    Puhl.no.5011.    5 p.    35x27'^. 

At  head  of  ornamental  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  49."  After  composer's 
name:  "Author  of  Fairy  Belle,  Glendy  Burk  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda;  Pitts- 
burch,  H.  Kleber  &  bro.    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  " Gone  are  the  days  when  my  heart  was  young  and  gay." 

On  title-page  of  L..of  C.  copy,  November  8,  1860  as  date  of  deposit.  In  lower 
maigin  p.  5  the  stamped  date:     Apr.  15,  1861." 

.  .  .  Old  dog  Tray.  Sung  by  Christy's  Minstrels.  Written  &  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

NewY(yr]c,FiHh,Pondi&co.,'=18S3.    Publ.no. 238 4.     5p.    36x27'"". 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "Fosters  American  Melodies 
no.  21."  After  title:  "No.  18.  Farewell  my  Lilly  dear.  No.  19.  Massa's  in  de  cold 
ground.    No.  20.  My  old  Kentucky  home,  good  night." 


40  LIBRARY   OF  CONGRESS 

In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"P^h,  Pond  &  CO.,  1  Franklin  Square,":  Pittsbui^h,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Oolbum 
&  Field;  Wakelam  &  lucho,  St.  Louis;  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein.  The  publishers' 
notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor 
Ei^"." 

First  line:  "The  mom  of  life  is  past." 

On  the  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  Aug.,  1853),  August  19, 1853,  as 
date  of  copyright  record. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  song,  identical  with  the  above  (M  3.3F7052), 
which  has  on  the  title  page  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  verso  of 
p.  5  the  stamped  date  August  20,  1853. 

Of  another  L.  of  C.  copy,  the  title  page  reads  as  follows: 

—  ...  Old  dog  Tray.  .  .  .  Written,  composed  and  arranged  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1854.    PuU.  no.  2931.     5  p.     36^  x 

Ornamental  title  page.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the 
guitar  ...  11.    Nelly  was  a  lady.  ...  26.  Jeaniewith  the  light  brown  hair.  "    The 

E resent  song  figures  as  No.  21.  After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of 
'ncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love  me.  Oh!  Susanna,  Camptown  races,  Stay  summer 
breath,  &c."    In  lower  mai^in  of  title  page:  "Pearson  &  Melville.    N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Sq.":  "Pittsburgh^  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colbum 
&  Field;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans, 
P.  P.  Werlin."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3.     » 

The  music  on  p.  3  and  4.  The  words  for  second  and  third  verses  are  on  p.  5.  Verso 
of  p.  5  blank. 

On  the  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  63, 1854),  September  28, 1854, 
as  date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  last  mentioned  edition  {in  M  1624. F)  has  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title-page  and  the  stamped  date  October  14,  1854,  on 
verso  of  p.  5. 

On  another  copy  of  this  edition,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution  deposit,  {in  M 
1.A12,  1854.  14)  tiie  title-page  gives  October  14,  1854  as  date  of  copyright. 

Old  folks  at  home.  Ethiopian  melody  as  sung  by  Christy's  Min- 
strels.    Written  and  composed  by  E.  P.  Christy  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  '^1851.    Pull.  no.  1332.     6  p.     35^  x 

Ornamental  title-page.    After  composer's  name:  "Weller  &  Greene." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburg,  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  1  Franklin  Sq."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated 
on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Words  and  melody  of  second  and  third  verse  on  p.  5.  Verso 
of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng^'." 

First  line:  "Way  down  upon  de  Swanee  ribber.  - 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  October  1, 1851  and  April  19, 1862  aa  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  a  second  copy  of  this  edition  (M  3.3.F7054)  the  title  p^e  of 
which  haa  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped 
date  November  18, 1851. 

Of  course,  Foster  wrote  and  composed  this  song;  Christy  Jiad  merely  bought  it 
from  him  for  his  professional  use. 

—  Old  folks  at  home. — ^With  variations.  See  his  "Social  Orches- 
tra" where  "E.  P.  Christy"  is  mentioned  as  composer  in  the  caption 
title. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  41 

Old  folks  quadrilles.  Introducing  Old  folks  at  home.  Oh  boys, 
carry  me  long.  NeUy  BIy.  Farewell  my  Lilly  dear.  &  Cane  brake 
jig.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  Yorlc,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  '^1853.    Pull.  no.  1932.     7  f.    35\  x 

2'ycm 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square.":  Buffalo,  J.  Sage  &  son;  Detroit,  A.  Couse; 
Louisville,  Ky.,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.  The  publishers  notice  of  copyright  entry  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

Thfe  music  on  p.  3-7.    Verso  of  p.  7  blank. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  Inst.,  v.  53,  1853),  March  11, 
1853,  appears  as  date  of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  additional  copies  of  this  edition  (in  M  1.A12,  May,  1853,  with 
May  20,  1853,  as  date  of  copjTight  and  one  in  M  3.3. F7  056  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title-page  and  on  verso  of  p.  7  the  stamped  date  May 
21,  1853.) 

—  Old  folks  quadrille.  See  also  his  ''Social  orchestra"  where  the 
sequence  of  the  quadrilles  is  different. 

The  old  iron  city.     See  "Wake  up  Jake." 

.  .  .  Old  memories.  Say  not  those  happy  days  can  never  return. 
Song.     Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  Ct  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  FiHh,  Pond  <£•  co.,  '^1853.  Pull.  no.  2560.  5  f.  35\  x 
27 '^^. 

Ornamental  title  page. 

Atheadof  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  22."  After  composer's  name:  "No.  21. 
Old  dog  Tray  "  and  a  facsimile  of  the  composer's  signature.     In  lower  maigin  of  title- 

{)age:  "Wakelam.  Sc."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  only  in 
ower  margin  of  the  title-page. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  Une:  "Fondly  old  memories  recall  round  my  heart." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  58,  1853),  December  5,  1853,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  song  {in  M  1.A12,  Jan.  1854),  identical  with  the 
above,  the  title-page  of  which  has  January  12,  1854,  as  date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  identical  with  the  above  {in  M  1.  A12F)  the  title-page 
of  which  has  the  Smithsonian  Institution  stamp  and  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date 
January  13,  1854. 

—  ...  Old  m.emories  .  .  .  Written,  composed  and  arranged  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  ... 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ^1854.  Pull  no.  2897.  5  p.  35 i  x 
2'ycm 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the 
guitar  ...  11.  Nelly  was  a  lady.  .  .  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair".  The 
present  song  figures  as  No.  22.  After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of 
Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love  me.  Oh !  Susanna,  Camptown  races,  Stay  eunmier 
breath,  &c." 

In  lower  ma^in  of  title-page:  " Pearson  &  Melville.     N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  Franklin  Sq.":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colbum 
&  Field;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans, 
P.  P.  WerUn."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor  Eng'.',"  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

First  Une:  "Fondly  old  memories  recall  round  my  heart." 

On  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  64,  1854),  September  27,  1854, 
as  date  of  deposit. 


42  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

Another  copy  of  this  last  mentioned  edition  (in  M  1624. F)  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title-page  and  the  stamped  date  October  14,  1854,  on 
verso  of  p.  5. 

Another  copy  of  this  edition,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution  deposit  (in  M  1.A12, 
1854.     14)  has  October  14,  1854,  as  date  of  copyright. 

Old  uncle  Ned.     Written  &  composed  for  Wm.  Roark  of  the  Sable 
Harmonists  by  S.  C.  Foster  of  Cincinnati. 

[n.  i.],  '1848.     [3]  p.     36h  x  27^'^.  ^ 


The  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  p.  [1]  as  "1848,  by  W.  E.  Millet,"  of  New 
rk.    Song.    The  music  on  p.  [1-3].     Versoof  p.  [3]blank. 
First  line:  "Dere  was  an  old  nigga,."" 


On  p.  1  of  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12  v.  29,  1848),  May  16, 1848  as  date  of  deposit. 

Attention  is  called  here  to  the  fact  that  on  December  16, 1848,  tbe  publisher  F.  D. 
Benteen  of  Baltimore  deposited  for  copyright  a  songwith  title:  "Old  UncleNed.  An 
Ethiopian  melody  arranged  with  symphonies  &  accompaniments  for  the  voice  &  piano 
by  R.  O.  Wilson  .  StephenC.  Foster  is  not  mentioned,  yet  this  is  a  mere  arrangement 
oihii  song,  though  a  poor  one,  since  the  arranger  seems  to  have  remembered  only  half 
of  Foster's  meloay  and  the  other  half  incorrectly. 

—  ...  Uncle    Ned  .  .  .     Arranged  for   the   piano   forte. 
Louisville,  W.  C.  Peters,  'I848.    Puhl  no.  1£20.     5  p.     35^  x  26'"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Songs  of  the  Sable  Harmonists.  Consisting  of  The  Lou'siana 
belle,  Away  down  south,  Susanna,  Uncle  Ned,  Wake  up  Jake,  or  The  old  iron  city. 
Arranged  for  the  piano  forte."  The  title  on  p.  3  reads:  "Uncle  Ned.  Written  and 
composed  by  S.  C.  Foster  Esq'." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  Peters,  Field  &  co.,  is  added  to  that  of  "  W.  C.  Peters  & 
CO.,  Louisville."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "  Dere  was  an  old  nigga,". 

On  title-page  of  this  copy  (in  M  1  .A12  v.  30,  1848),  December  30,  1848,  as  date  of 
deposit. 

Once  I  loved  thee  Mary  dear.     Song.     Written  by  Wm.  CuUen 
Crookshank.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  S  co.,  '1851.  Puhl.  no.  IO4O.  5,  [/]  p. 
35h  X  ^7^"». 

After  composer's  name:  "Also  by  the  same  author,  "Farewell  old  cottage"." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 

"Firth,  Pond  &  co.     1  Franklin  Sq.":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  New  Orleans,  Wm. 

T.  Mayo."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor  EngY"    On  verso  of  p.  5 

a  thematic  "Select  catalogue  of  the  latest  and  most  popular  songs  recently  publisned 

by  Firth,  Pond  &  co.    No.  1  Franklin  Square  New  York  .  .  .    Entered  .  .  .    1850 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  the  date  of  deposit  "April  4  (?)  1851."  On  a 
second  copy  (in  M  1621. F)  April  16,  1851.  A  third  copy  of  this  edition  (in  M  1.A12 
1851.    Part  2)  without  date  of  deposit. 

Another  L.  of  C.  copy  of  this  edition  (M.  3.3.F7062),  the  gift  of  Mr.  Warren  Pond, 
is  identical  with  the  above  except  that  tne  verso  of  p.  5  is  blank.  It  stands  to  reason 
that  this  issue  of  the  first  edition  was  published  later  than  the  copyright  deposit  issue. 

Onward    and    upward.     Words    by    George    Cooper.     Music    by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [1863].  1  leaf,  printed  on  one  side  only. 
24lx29^'^. 

The  title  of  this  unaccompanied  four  part-song  within  ornamental  border. 

After  the  words  and  music:  "Also,  just  issued:  Shall  we  know  each  other  there? 
Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river?",  etc. 

In  lower  margm  of  page:  "Warren,  Music  Stereo typer.  Rear  43  Centre-st.,  New 
York." 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  43 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publisher^  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway  N.  Y.":  "N.  P.  Kemp,  &  Graves  &  Young,  Boston. 
P.  Peterson,  No.  119  North  6th.  Street  Philadelphia.  Poe  &  Hitchcock,  &  G.  Crosby, 
Cincinnati.  Tomlinson  &  Brothers,  &  W.  M.  Doughty,  Chicago.  J.  W.  Mclntyre, 
St.  Louis.  Ingham  &  Bragg,  Cleveland,  Ohio.  Randall  &  Asten,  Columbus,  Ohio. 
J.  S.  Reed,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Breed,  Butler  &  co.,  &  H.  H.  Otis,  Buffalo,  N.  Y." 
The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  "A.  D.  1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett"  and  is  not  in  the 
name  of  the  publisher. 

First  line:  "Onward  and  upward  our  watchword  shall  be." 

On  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  20,  1863,  and  April  28,  1864,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit.  ^ 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Open  thy  lattice  love.  Composed  for  and  dedicated  to  Miss  Susan 
E.  Pentland  of  Pittsburgh.  By  L.  [!]  C.  Foster.  Lines  from  the 
New  Mirror. 

Philadelphia,  George  WiUig,  '^1844.     [2]  p.     36\x27h''^. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  [1-2]     Verso  of  p.  [2]  blank. 

First  line:  "Open  thy  lattice  love,  listen  to  me." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  o£C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.  12,  1844),  December  7,  1844,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

Stephen  C.  Foster's  brother,  Morrison  Foster,  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  (1896)  says  of  this  song:  "At  sixteen  years  of 
age  he  produced  his  first  published  song.  It  was  called  "Open  thy  lattice  love." 
The  music  only  was  his.     It  was  published  by  George  WUlig,  of  Baltimore  [!]  .  .  ." 

.  .  .  Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone.  Ballad.  Music  & 
poetry  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  John  J.  Baly,  '1861 .    PuU.  no.  11 4.    5  p.     85^  x  27h «'"'. 

At  head  of  ornamental  title:  "Foster's  Melodies."  After  composer's  name: 
"Author  of  Maggie  by  my  side.  Molly  dear  good  night.  Gentle  Annie.  Willie  we 
havemiss'd  you.  Under  the  willow  she's  sleeping.  Cora  Dean  &c."  Publisher's 
notice  of  copyright  entry  on  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Words  and  melody  of  third  verse  on  p.  5.  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank.     In  lower  margin  p.  5,  "Quidor  EngY" 

First  line:  "I  remember  the  days  of  our  youth  and  love." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  6,  186[1]  and  November  15,  1861  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Our  Willie  dear  is  dying.  Ballad  as  sung  by  Gustavus 
Geary.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  YorJc,  Firth,  Pond  <&  co.,  '1861.     Publ.  no.  5096.     5  p.     36\  x 

27h''^. 

At  head  of  ornamental  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  54."  After  composer's  name: 
"Author  of  Maggie  by  my  side.  Molly  dear  good  night.  Gentle  Annie.  Virginia 
belle.    Under  the  willows  she's  sleeping.    Cora  Dean." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Firth, 
Pond  &  CO.  547  Broadway":  Boston,  Oliver  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda; 
Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  bro.;  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein  &  Halsey.  The  pub- 
lisher's notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank.     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Lawson." 

First  line  same  as  in  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  May  9,  1861  and  November  15,  1861,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

Over  the  river.     Words  by  H.  C.     Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.     7s. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sundav  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  YorJc,  Horace 
Waters,  n863,  p.  280. 

First  line:  *^0n  the  banks." 


44  .  UBRARY   OF  CONGKESS 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection. "  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

.  .  .  Parthenia  to  Ingomar.     Soiig.  .  .  .    Written  by  Wm.  H. 
McCarthy.     Composed  by  Steph?  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ''1869.    Pull.  no.  4662.     5  p.     S6h  x 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  38."  After  the  word  "Song"  seven 
lines  of  poetry  beginning:  "Thy  way  shall  be  my  way — thy  fate  be  mine."  After 
composer's  name:  "Author  of  Sadly  to  mine  heart  appealing.  My  loved  one  and  my 
own.  Ac.  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  «fe  co.,  547  Broadway":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.;  Rochester, 
J.  P.  Shaw;  Buffalo,  Sheppard  &  Cottier;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y.  Fonda;  San  Francisco, 
M.  Gray  &  Co."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  2. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Deal  with  me  kindly,  cheer  my  young  heart." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  4,  1859,  as  date  of  deposit. 

...  A   penny   for   your   thoughts.     Written   &   composed   by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Nev3  York,  Horace  Waters  [1861].    6  p.     86^  x  27^"^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  the  head  of  title:  "To  lovers."  After  com- 
poser's name:  "Author  of  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone." 

In  the  imprint,  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  <fe  co.,  277  Washington  St."  is  added  to 
that  of  "Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway."  Following  the  imprint  is  the  notice  of 
copyright  entry,  "1861,  by  E.  A.  Daggett."  In  lower  margin  of  the  title  page: 
"Stackpole  Sc."    Notice  of  copyright  entry  on  title-page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  On  verso  of  p.  5,  a  list  of  "New  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York."     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5,  "Eng^**  at  Clayton's." 

The  first  line  same  as  in  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  Dec.  16,  1861,  and  May  15,  1862,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

Plantation  jig.     See  his  ''Social  Orchestra"  (Old  folks  quadrilles, 
no.  5). 

.  .  .  Poor  drooping  maiden.     Song.     Poetry  &  music  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  <&  co.,  'I860.  Pull.  no.  4764.  6  p.  36  x' 
27  Y"^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies,  No.  45." 
After  title:  "Author  of  My  loved  one  &  my  own.     I  see  her  still  in  my  dream,  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  <fe  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda;  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  bro.  The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  February  9,  1860  as  date  of  deposit.  In  lower  margin 
of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  April  18,  1860. 

The  pure,  the  bright,  the  beautiful.     Composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  fotir  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  212. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  45 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeiun  Collection"  {See  "She 
was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

—  The  pure!  the  bright!  the  beautiful.  Music  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster,  arranged  by  Mrs.  Parkhurst  .  .  , 

New  York,  Horace   Waters,  ''186 4.    PuU.  no.  1001.     5  p.     35^  x 

The  title  within  ornamental  border.  After  the  arranger's  name:  "Author  of  'The 
New  Emancipation  Song.'  'Little  Joe,  the  Contraband.'  'Sweet  home  of  my  early 
days.'  'Art  thou  thinking  of  me  in  my  absence.'  ..." 

In  the  imprint,  "Boston:  Oliver  Ditson,  277  Washington  St.,"  is  added  to  that  of 
"Horace  Wat<?rs,  481  Broadway." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  [3]. 

In  lower  margin  of  the  title-page:  "Warren,  Music  Stereotyper  43  Centre  St." 

The  music  on  p.  [3-]5. 

On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "The  latest  select  music,  published  by  Horace  Waters,  481 
Broadway,  New  York,  1864  ..." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  May  25,  1864,  and  Oct.  27,  1864,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

Hing  de  banjo.  New  Ethiopian  melody.  Words  and  music  by 
S.  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  <&  co.,  '=1851.    PuU.  no.  1070.     5  p.     35\  x 

After  composer's  name,  "Author  of  Nelly  was  a  lady^  Nelly  Bly,  etc." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  Wm.  T.  Mavo,  New  Orleans  is  added  to  the  name  of 

"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square."    'The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry 

is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Versoof  p.  5blank.  Inlowermarginof  p.  5,  "Quidor  Engvr." 

First  line:  "De  time  is  nebber  dreary  if  de  darkey  nebber  groans." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  29,  1851,  as  date  of  deposit.    On  verso  of  p.  5 

another  L.  of  C.  copy  (M  3.3),  identical  with  the  above,  has  May  8,  1851  as  date  of 

receipt. 

Another  copy  (in  M  1.A12,  1851.    Part  1.) 

.  .  .  Sadly  to  mine  heart  appealing.  Song.  Lines  suggested  on 
listening  to  an  old  Scottish  melody.  Written  by  Ehza  Sheridan 
Carey.     Music  by  Steph?  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Y(yrh,  FiHli,  Pond  <&.  co.,  '=1858.  PuU.  no.  4492.  5  p.  36  x 
27  ^cm^ 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "Mrs.  Harry  Woods"  and  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  37."  After 
composer's  name:  "Authorof" I  see  her  still  in  my  dreams.  Linger  in  bliffiful  repose, 
&c."" 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  "H.  Kleber  &  Bro.,  Pittsburgh.  Sheppard  & 
Cottier,  Buffalo.  J.  P.  Shaw,  Rochester.  C.  Y.  Fonda,  Cincinnati."  The  pub- 
lishers' notice  of  copjTight  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  2. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  The  words  and  melody  of  verses  three  and  four  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  December  28,  1858,  as  date  of  deposit. 

Santa  Anna's  retreat  from  Buena  Vista.  Quick  step  as  per- 
formed by  the  military  bands.  Composed  and  arranged  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster. 

LouisviUe,  W.  C.  Peters,  '=1848.  PuU.  no.  1185.  4.  5  p.  35\  x 
26*^. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  Peters,  Field  &  Co.,  Cincinnati  is  added  to  the  name 
of  W.  C.  Peters  &  Co.,  Louisville.  The  publisher's  notice  of  cop>Tight  entry  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 


46 


LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS 


The  music  (for  piano  2  hands)  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margins  of  p.  4  and  5:  "1185. 
Santa  Anna's  Retreat  from  Buena  Vista.    4."    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1  ,A12  Inst,  v,  24, 1848),  December  30, 
1848,  as  date  of  receipt. 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Say    not   those    happy    days    can    never    return.    See    *'01d 

memories." 


Seek  and  ye  shall  find. 
Foster. 


Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 


Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  «1863,  p.  106. 

First  line:  "  uTio  has  our  Redeemer  heard." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

She  was  all  the  world  to  me.     The  last  song  of  the  late  Stephen  C. 
Foster,  who  died  January  13th,  1864  .  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  WaUrs,  [186 4].     5  p.     36^  x  27 h'^'^. 

Title  within  plain  black  border. 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  the  following  popular  songs  recently  published. 
Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone?  A  dream  of  my  mother  and  my  home.  Merry  little 
birds  are  we.  For  the  dear- old  flag  I  die  ,  .  .  Slumber  my  darling.  When  old 
friends  were  here.    &c.  &c." 

In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Warren,  Music  Stereotyper,  No.  43  Centre  st.  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  No.  481  Broadway."  The  copyright  entry  notice  "1864,  by  A.  E, 
Daggett"  is  repeated  on  p.  [3]  and  is  not  in  the  name  of  the  publisher. 

The  music  on  p.  [3-5]  On  verso  of  p.  [5],  a  descriptive  list  of  "Some  of  the  last 
songs  of  the  late  Stephen  C.  Foster,  who  died  January  13th,  1864.  Horace  Waters, 
Publisher,  481  Broadway."  This  list  comprises  the  following  songs  {comp.  biblio- 
graphic remarks  under  "A  dream  of  my  mother  and  my  home    ): 


"Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone? 
A  penny  for  your  thoughts. 
Jenny's  coming  oe'r  the  green. 
A  dream  of  my  mother  land. 
Merry  little  birds  are  we. 
Slumber,  my  darling. 
Oh!  there's  no  such  girl  as  mine. 
When  this  dreadful  war  is  ended. 
Wilt  thou  be  true. 
I  will  be  true  to  thee. 
Mr.  &  Mrs.  Brown. 
My  wife  is  a  most  knowing  woman. 


Little  Jenny  Dow. 

Lizzie  dies  to-night. 

Better  times  are  coming. 

Was  my  brother  in  the  oattle? 

The  love  I  bear  to  thee. 

There  are  plenty  of  fish  in  the  sea. 

Oh!  why  am  I  so  happy? 

If  you've  only  got  a  moustache. 

Bury  me  in  the  morning,  mother. 

Leave  me  with  my  mother. 

UTien  old  friends  were  here. 

She  was  all  the  world  to  me. 


The  Athenaeum  Collection  of  hymns  and  tunes  for  Choir,  Church  and  Sunday 
school  ..." 

These  advertisements  are  followed  by  a  biographical  sketch  of  "The  late  Stephen 
C.  Foster.    His  musical  career.    The  funeral  ceremonies",  and  an  advertisement: 

"The   Athenaeum    Collection  ,  .  .  contains   all   the   following   pieces   written 
expressly  for  this  work  by  Mr.  Foster: 

While  we  work  for  the  Lord;  The  beautiful  shore;  There  is  a  land  of  love;  Oh! 
'tis  glorious;  Tears  bring  thoughts  of  Heaven;  Willie's  gone  to  Heaven;  Suffer  little 
children  to  come  unto  me;  Bury  me  in  the  morning,  mother;  Leave  me  with  my 
mother;  He  leadeth  me  beside  still  waters;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  Seek 
and  ye  shall  find;  We'll  all  meet  our  Saviour;  We'll  still  keep  marching  on;  The 
angels  are  singing  unto  me;  The  pure,  the  bright,  the  beautiful;  Tell  me  of  the  angels, 
mother;  What  shall  the  harvest  be;  Don't  be  idle;  Happy  little  ones  are  we;  Mumc  every- 
where, that's  why  I  love  it  so;  Stand  up  for  the  truth;  Over  the  river;  The  bright  hills  of 
glory."  etjc."" 

The  titles  printed  above  in  italics  are  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his 
"Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  47 

First  line  of  "She  was  all  the  world  to  me":  "In  the  sad  and  mournful  Autumn 
with  the  falling  of  the  leaf." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  February  23,  1864,  and  April  28,  1864,  as 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Sitting  by  my  own  cabin  door.  Ballad.  Written  &  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  ''I864.    Pull.  no.  I84.     5  p.     36  x  21^'^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.    At  head  of  title:  "To  J.  Frank  Austen  Esq." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-o.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Engraver."  Verso  of 
p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Through  varied  scenes  of  care  and  strife." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  20,  1864,  and  October  27,  1864,  as 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Slumber,  my  darling. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of  Ste- 
phen C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  31. 

Listed  1862  or  1863  by  Horace  Waters,  New  York,  as  no.  11  of  his  series  of  24  of 
"Foster's  melodies,"  E.  A.  Daggett  claiming  copyright  in  the  whole  series  on  the 
title-page  thereof  (but  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother.")  and  listed  in  1864  by  Waters 
among  songs  "recently  published "  («ee  "She  was  all  the  world  to  me "). 

No  such  edition,  which  would  be  the  first,  in  the  L.  of  C,  nor  could  the  song  be 
traced  so  far  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  under  Waters  or  Daggett.  How- 
ever, the  fact  that  the  "Board  of  Music  Trade"  catalogue  of  1870  lists  the  song  under 
C.  W.  Harris,  N.  Y.  who  appears  for  the  first  time  in  the  Copyright  Office  records  in 
July  1870  and  in  the  New  York  directory  in  the  same  year  and  who  did  not  enter  tMs 
song  for  copyright,  proves  that  an  edition  of  the  song  must  exist,  issued  earlier  than 
1870  when  the  publishing  rights  therein  appear  to  have  been  bought  by  Harris. 

The  social  orchestra  for  flute  or  violin:  A  collection  of  popular 
melodies  arranged  as  solos,  duos,  trios,  and  quartets.  By  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  <&  co.,  ^85^.     83,  [1]  p.     28\  x  23^'^. 

Ornamental  front  and  back  covers,  in  colors,  with  the  title  in  a  border  composed 
of  music  staff  with  part  of  the  melodies  of  his  songs,  "Massa's  in  the  cold  ground," 
"Farewell  my  Lilly  dear,"  "Old  Kentucky  home"  and  "The  old  folks  at  home." 
In  lower  margin  of  these  covers:  "S.  P.  Avery,  48  Beekman  St.,  N.  Y."  On  title- 
page  after  composer's  name:  "Author  of  "Nelly  Bly,"  "Old  dog  Tray,"  etc." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  "Firth,  Pond  & 
CO.,  1  Franklin  Square":  Buffalo,  J.  Sage  &  sons;  St.  Louis,  Wakelam  &  lucho; 
Detroit,  A.  Couse. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  p.  [2]  only.  In  the  earliest 
issue,  so  the  L.  of  C.  copy  with  January  26,  1854,  as  date  of  deposit  proves,  the  space 
for  the  copyright  date  on  p.  [2]  originally  was  blank.  The  year  1854,  printed  on  a 
slip  of  paper,  was  then  inserted  by  pasting  it  over  the  blank  space.    The  L.  of  C. 

Sossesses  another  copy  (M  3.3.F7S*)  with  Smithsonian  Institution  stamp  and  stamped 
ate  of  receipt  June  29,  1854,  at  end.  This  copy  is  identical  in  all  other  respects 
with  the  earliest  issue  except  that  now  1854  appears  printed  in  the  text  on  p.  [2]. 
The  "Introduction"  on  p.  [2],  of  date  New  York,  January,  1854,  reads: 
"The  publishers  herewith  oner  to  the  public  a  collection  of  instrumental  music, 
the  melodies  of  which  have  been  taken  from  among  the  most  popular  operatic  and  other 
music  of  the  day,  and  arranged  in  an  easy  and  correct  manner,  as  Solos,  Duets,  Trios 
and  Quartets,  suitable  for  serenades,  evenings  at  home,  &c.  Having  long  noticed  the 
want  of  such  a  work,  they  have  determined  to  issue  one  that  will  meet  with  general 
approbation,  and  have  confided  the  task  of  selecting  and  arranging  the  melodies  to  a 
gentleman  of  acknowledged  taste,  and  composer  of  some  of  the  most  popular  airs  ever 
written  in  this  or  any  other  country,  as  will  be  seen  by  reference  to  the  name  on  the 
title  page." 

"In  the  Trios  and  Quartets  the  Bass  part  is  primarily  intended  for  the  Violoncello, 
though  in  its  absence  any  other  Bass  instrument  may  be  used,  in  many  of  the  pieces, 


48  LIBBABY  OF   CONGBESS 

with  the  proper  transpoBitions,  and  where  both  the  Bass  and  second  Violin  are  wanting, 
the  parts  written  for  them  can  be  performed  on  the  Piano- Forte,  with  good  effect." 

The  music  on  p.  [3-]  83.  On  verso  of  p.  83:  "Contents.  Part  I.  Solos  .  .  . 
Part  II.  Melodies  arranged  as  duets  .  .  .  Part  III.  Melodies  arranged  as  trios  .  .  . 
Part  IV.  Melodies  arranged  as  quartets  ..." 

"  The  Social  Orchestra"  contains  the  following  pieces  by  Stephen  C.  Foster: 
Part  I.  (p.  (3]-22.) 
Old  dog  Tray. 

Old  folks  at  home. — With  variations. 
Nelly  was  a  lady. 
Eulalie. 

My  old  Kentucky  home,  good  night. 
Irene. 
Part  II.  (p.  [23]-29.) 

Massa's  m  the  cold  ground. 
The  hour  for  thee  and  me. 
Part  III.  (p.  [30H2.) 

Jennie's  own  schottisch. 
Part  IV.  (p.  (43}-830 
Village  lestival.  Quadrille  No.  1. 
Village  festival.  Quadrille  No.  2. 
Village  festival.  Quadrille  No.  3. 
Village  festival.  Quadrille  No.  4. 
Village  festival.    Jig. 

Old  folks  quadrilles.    Arranged  by  S.  C.  Foster. 
No.  1.  Old  folks  at  home. 
No.  2.  Oh!  boys,  carry  me  'long. 
No.  3.  Nelly  Ely. 
No.  4.  Farewell  my  Lilly  dear. 
No.  5.  Plantation  jig. 

Soiree  polka.     Composed  'for  and  respectfully  dedicated  to  Miss 
Mary  M.  Dallas  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Baltimore,  ^Y.  C.  Peters  {''1850].  Pull.  no.  1480-2.  [2  inside]  p. 
86  X  27 '''^. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Peters  &  Field,  Cincinnati;  Peters,  Webb  &  co.,  Louis- 
ville and  E.  L.  Walker,  Philadelphia  are  added  to  the  name  of  "  W.  0.  Peters,  Balti- 
more."   The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  p.  [2]  only. 

The  music  on  p.  [1-2]  with  the  verso  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  [2]:  "Soiree 
Polka-143(>-2."  and  ^'Driscoll." 

On  p.  [2]  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12.  Inst.  v.  36.  1850),  February  12, 1850, 
as  date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  additional  copies  of  this  edition  (in  M  3.3.F7S62;  M  1.A12, 
1850.    Part  1,  and  M  31. F.) 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

—  ...  Soiree  polka  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  If.  C.  Peters  {"1850].  Pull.  no.  1489-4.  5  p.  35^  x 
28'='^. 

At  head  of  title:  "W.  C.  Peters  &  Go's.  Selection  of  admired  duetts,  for  two  per- 
formers on  the  piano  forte.  No.  1.  Andante  <fc  Rondo  .  .  .  No.  24.  National  scnot- 
tisch."    This  composition  figures  as  no.  23. 

The  title  on  p.  2-3  reads:  "The  Soiree  Polka  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  Arranged  for 
four  hands." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"W.  C.  Peters,  Baltimore":  "Louisville,  Peters,  Webb  &  co.;  Peters,  Field  &  co., 
Cincinnati;  Edward  L.  Walker,  Philadelphia;  E.  H.  Wade,  Boston."  The  publisher's 
notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  p.  2  only. 

The  music  on  p.  2-5.  In  lower  margins  of  p.  3-4:  "Soiree  Polka.  4  hands. 
1489-4."  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Soiree  Polka.  4  hands.  1489  4"  and  "An- 
drews &  Williams  Printers."     verso  of  p.  5  blank. 


TITLE  CATALOGUE  49 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12.  Inst.  v.  37.  1850),  Septem- 
ber 3, 1850,  as  date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  haa  anotner  copy  (M  3.3.F7S64)  which  has  on  verso  of  p.  5,  October 
16,  1858,  as  date  of  receipt. 

A  soldier  in  de   colored  brigade.     Words  by  Greorge  Cooper. 
Music  by  S.  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Firth,  son  &  co.,  ''1863.    Pull.  no.  5491.    5  p.     S5\  x 

Ornamental  title-page.    After  composer's  name:  "Pearson,  N.  Y." 

The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  verso  oi  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  mai]gin  of  p.  4  and  5,  "5491 
F.  S.  &  C." 

First  line:  "Old  Uncle  Abram  wants  us." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy.  May  27,  1863  and  November  3,  1863,  aa  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

The  soldier's  home.     Written  by  George  Cooper.     Composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon  [<=1863].     5  p.     35\  x  27'"^. 

Title  within  plain  border.  After  composer's  name:  "Geo.  P.  Swain."  The  pub- 
lisher's copyright  entry  notice  appears  on  title  page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margins  of  p.  4  and  5  the  title 
is  repeated. 

First  line:  "The  vreary  fioldier  reaches  home  at  pleasant  eventide." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  13,  1863,  and  April  28,  1864,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Some  folks.     By  S.  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  cfc  co.,  '1855.  Puhl.  no.  3360.  5  p.  35^  x 
261'"^. 

Ornamental  title.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  29."  After  com- 
poser's name:  "Author  of  Maggie  by  my  side,  Willie  we  have  missed  you  Ac."  In 
lower  margin  of  title-page:  "  Wakelam  &  Bro." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  W.  F. 
C!olbum;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein."  The  pub- 
lisher's notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-4,  the  words  of  second,  third,  fourth  and  fifth  verses  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  Une:  "Some  folks  like  to  sigh." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12.  v.  67.  1855),  June  28,  1855,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  additional  copies  of  this  edition  as  foUows:  One  in  M  3.3.F7S7,  the 
title-page  of  which  has  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  verso  of  p.  5 
the  stamped  date  October  7  (?),  1855;  the  other  in  M  1.A12,  1855.  19,  the  title-page 
showing  October  27,  1855,  as  date  of  copyright. 

.  .  .  Somebodies  coming  to  see  me  to-night.     Ballad  by  the 
late  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Brooklyn,  E.  D.,  D.  S.  Holmes,  ^86^.     5  p.     35  x  26^"^- 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "Respectfully  dedicated  to 
Miss  Ada  A.  Holmes." 

On  p.  3:  "Words  by  George  Cooper." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title  page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy.  May  14,  1864,  and  October  27,  1864,  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  copyright. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "  Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

72984*— 15 4 


50  LIBBARY   OF   CONGRESS 

The  song  of  all  sags.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

BrooUyn,  E.  1).,  D.  S.  Holmes,  ^863.    5  p.     35\  x  27^^. 

Ornamental  title-page. 

The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  appears  on  title-page  only. 
The  music  on  p.  3--o.     vei:so  of  p.  5  blanlc. 

First  line:  "As  you've  walked  through  the  town  on  a  fine  eiunmer's  day." 
On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  December  4,  1863  and  April  28,  1864  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

Sorrow  shall  come  again  no  more.     Words  by  W.  K.,  from 
'^Choral  Hymn  Book."     Music  by  S.  C.  Foster.     Arr.  by  A.  Cull. 

Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  n863,  p.  396. 

First  line:  "WTiat  to  me  are  earth's  pleasures." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  oy  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

The  melody  is  the  same  as  that  of  "Hard  times  come  again  no  more." 

The  spirit  of  my  song.     Poetry  by  Metta  Victoria  Fuller.     *  * Singmg 
Sybil."     Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen  ['^ISSO].  Pull.  no.  1751.  '  6  y.  S6\  x 
27^*^. 

Title  in  ornamental  border.    After  composer's  name:  "GilUngham." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  the  name  of 
F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore.  The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  appears  on  p.  3 
only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  The  melody  and  words  of  verses  foiu:,  five  and  six  on  p.  5. 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  fine:  "Tell  me  have  you  ever  met  her." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  21,  1850  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Stand  up  for  the  flag !     Words  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Kidder,  music 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster.     Arranged  by  Mrs.  E.  A.  Parkhurst  .  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  Waters,  '=1865.  Pull.  no.  1129.  5  p.  35  x 
27*=™. 

At  head  of  title:  "Respectfully  dedicated  to  the  People."  After  the  arranger's 
name:  Author  of  "The  Peace  Jubilee."  "Glory  to  God  in  the  highest!  "  (A  National 
Anthem.)  "President  Lincoln's  Funeral  March."  "Oh,  send  me  one  flower  from 
his  grave."  .  .  . 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  that  of  "Horace 
Waters,  No.  481  Broadway":  "Boston:  O.  Ditson  &  Co.  Philadelphia:  Lee  &  Walker. 
Chicago:  Root  &  Cady.    Cincinnati:  J.  Chiirch  Jr." 

In  lower  margin  of  the  title-page:  "Warren."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  re- 
peated on  p.  [3] 

The  music  on  p.  [3-15.     The  first  fine  same  as  the  title. 

On  verso  of  p.  5:  No.  1.  Select  catalogue  of  new  music,  published  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  Y.  1865  ..." 

On  the  title-page  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit,  June  23d,  1865. 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
&  mufflcal  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster"  1896,  nor  does  the  melody  occur  therein. 
The  melody  is  the  same  as  of  the  next  piece  and  the  text  is  plainly  a  piiraphrase 
only. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  a  second  copy  of  this  song. 

Stand  up  for  the  truth.     Words  by  J.  C.     Music  by  S.  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  =1863,  p.  266. 

First  line:  "Stand  up  for  the  truth  all  your  Ufetime." 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  51 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection."  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me  "  and  "  Stand  up  for  the  flag.") 

Stay  summer  breath.     Favorite  ballad  written  &  composed  for,  & 
inscribed  to  Miss  Sophie  B.  Marshall  by  Stephen  C  Foster. 
Louisville,  W.  C.  Peters  &  co.,  ''1 848.    Pull.  no.  1226.    5  p.    36  x 

26cm 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  Peters,  Field  &  co.,  Cincinnati,  is  added  to  the  name  of 
W.  C.  Peters  &  co.,  Cincinnati.  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated 
on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margins  p.  3  and  4:  "Stay 
summer  breath.     4." 

First  line:  "Summer  breath,  summer  breath,  whispering  low." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12.  v,  30.  1848),  December  5,  1848,  and 
April  12,  1849,  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

**  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me."  Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  Waters,  '^1863.  1  leaf,  printed  on  one  side  only. 
24  X  30'^'^. 

The  title  of  this  "duett"  with  "chorus"  within  ornamental  border. 

After  the  words  and  music:  "Also,  just  issued:  "Shall  we  know  each  other  there? 
Don't  you  hear  the  Angels  comi/ig"  etc. 

In  lower  margin  of  the  page:  "Warren,  Music  Stereotyper,  Rear  43  Centte-st., 
New  York." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway  N.  Y.":  "X.  P.  Kemp,  &  J.  P.  Magee,  Boston. 
Perkinpine  &  Higgins,  Philadelphia.  Poe  &  Hitchcock,  &  G.  Crosby,  Cincinnati. 
TomUnson  &  Brothers,  &  W.  M.  Doughty,  Chicago.  J.  W.  Mclntyre,  St.  Louis. 
Ingham  &  Bragg,  Cleveland,  Ohio.  Randall  &  Asten,  Columbus,  Ohio.  J.  S.  Reed. 
Pittsbiu-g,  Pa.  H.  H.  Otis,  Buffalo,  N.  Y."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  printed 
in  the  lower  margin  of  the  page  as  "A.  D.  1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett"  and  not  in  the 
name  of  the  publisher. 

First  line:  "WTiat  did  our  Lord  and  Savior  say  when  others  wished  to  drive  us 
away?" 

On  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  January  31,  1863,  and  May  12,  1863,  as  dates  of  receipt  and 
deposit. 

—  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me.  Words  and  music  by 
S.  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  and  part  song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection 
of  hymns  and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York, 
Horace  Waters,  cl863,  p.  73. 

First  line:  "What  did  our  Lord  and  Savior  say." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

Summer  longings.  ("Las  manan^as  Jloridas  /  de  Ahril  y  Mayo.'' — 
Calderon.)  Song.  Composed  for,  and  dedicated  to  S.  P.  Thompson 
Esqr.  by  his  friend  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  W.  C.  Peters  ['=1849.]  Publ.  no.  I4O5.  5  v.  34\  x 
27  Y"^. 

After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  "Uncle  Ned"  and  "  Susanna"." 
In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"W.  C.  Peters,  Baltimore";  Peters  &  Fields,  Cincinnati;  Peters,  Webb  &  co.,  Louis- 
ville; Edward  L.  Walker,  Philadelphia.    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry 
appears  on  p.  3  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margins  of  p.  4-5:  "Summer 
longings.     1405.4."     In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "T.  J.  Williams." 


.'52  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12.  v  35.  1849) ,  November  21, 1849,  as  date 
of  deposit.  On  another  copy  of  this  song  (M  3.3F7S82),  in  lower  margin  of  p.  5. 
November  22,  1849,  as  date  of  receipt.  On  verso  of  p.  5  the  Smithsonian  Institu- 
tion stamp  and  the  date  November  22. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  a  later  edition  of  this  song  (M  3.3F7S*)  which  reads  as  follows: 

—  Summer  longings.    ("Las  mananasjloridas  /  de  Abrily  Mayo." — 
Cdlderon.)     Words  from  the  Home  Journal.     The  music  composed 
for  the  "Baltimore  Oriole,"  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 
Baltimore,  F.  C.  Peters  ['1849].     [S]  p.     36^  x  28'^'^. 

No  title-page.    After  composers  name:  '  'Author  of ' '  Uncle  Ned , ' '  and  ' '  Susanna. "  " 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"W.  C.  Peters,  Baltimore";  Cincinnati,  Peters  &  Fields;  Louisville,  Peters,  Webb 
&  CO.    The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  appears  in  lower  margin  of  first  page. 

The  music  on  p.  [1-31    In  lower  margin  of  p.  [2-3]  "Sutmner  longings  2, — 3." 

First  line:  "Ah!  my  heart  is  weary  waiting." 

On  verso  of  p.  [3]  the  music  of  "Mad'Ue  Jagello's  Magyar  Quick-Step.  Composed 
for  the  Baltimore  Oriole,  .  .  .  by  E.  Szemelenyi,  .  ,  .  Opus  10  .  .  .  Entered  .  .  . 
1850  .  .  ." 

.  .  .  Susanna  .  .  . 
Louisville,  F.  C.  Peters  &  co.,  '18^8    Pull.  no.  1228.     5  p.     S5is  x 

At  head  of  title:  "Songs  of  the  Sable  Harmonists.  Consisting  of  The  Lou'siana 
belle.  Away  down  south.  Susanna.  Uncle  Ned.  Wake  up  Jake,  or  the  Old  iron 
city.  '  Arranged  for  the  piano  forte."  The  title  on  p.  3  reads:  "Susanna.  As  sung 
by  Mr.  Tichnor  of  the  Sable  Harmonists.    Written  and  composed  by  S.  C.  Foster." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  Peters,  Field,  &  co.,  Louisville,  is  added  to  the  name 
of  "Louisville,  W.  C.  Peters  &  co."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  S-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  p.  4  and  5:  "1228. 
Susanna.    4." 

First  line:  "I  come  from  Alabama  -with  my  banjo  on  my  knee." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12.  v.  30.  1848),  December  30, 
1848,  as  date  of  deposit. 

Listed  by  Morrison  Foster  as  "Oh!  Susanna." 

Sweet  Emerald  Isle  that  I  love  so  well.    Words  by  Geo.  Cooper. 
Melody  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  Yorlc,  Join  J.  Daly, '^1866.    Pull.  no.  279.     6  p.    861x27^"^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Oakes,  Eng'r."  Verso  of  p.  5 
blank. 

First  Une:  "O  the  dear  early  days  in  my  own  fair  land." 

On  the  title  page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  1,  1866,  and  May  22,  1867,  aa 
dates  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896  nor  does  the  melody  occur  therein. 

Sweet  little  maid  of  the  mountain.     Song  &  chorus.    Written 
&  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  John  J.  Daly,  '1861.    Pull  no.  122.    6  p.    851x27'"^. 

Ornamental  title-page.  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  I'll  be  a  soldier. 
Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone  .  .  .     Fairy  belle  &c.  &c." 

The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  appears  onlv  on  title  page. 

The  music  on  p.  3-^.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor 
Eng'^." 

First  line:  "Roaming  with  thee  I  am  happy  and  free." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  October  7,  1861  smd  May  15, 1862  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  53 

Sweetly  she  sleeps,  my  Alice  fair.     Song.     Written  by  Charles  G. 

Eastman.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  , 

Baltimore,  F.  I).  Benteen  [^1861].  Pull.  no.  2020.  5  p.  35\  x 
28'^'^. 

After  composer's  name:  "Gillingham." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  W.  T.  Mayo,  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  the  name  of  F.  D. 
Benteen,  Baltimore.  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  entry  appears  in  lower  margin 
of  p.  3  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  18th,  1851,  as  date  of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Tears  bring  thoughts  of  Heaven.  Tears.  7s.  Words  and  music 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  Callection  of  hj-mns  and 
tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters,, 
n863,  p.  64. 

First  Line:  "Blame  not  those  who  weep  and  sigh." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  (See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

Tell  me  love  of  thy  early  dreams.  Ballad.  Written  &  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  John  J.  Daly,  '=1864.    Puhl.  no.  190.     5  p.     85^  x  21"^^ 

Title  within  ornamental  border.     After  composer's  name:  "Pearson." 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p^  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor,  Engraver."  Veraoofp.  5- 
blank. 

First  Line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title  nage  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  3, 1864,  and  October  27, 1864,  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  deposit. 

Tliis  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

Tell  me  of  the  angels,  mother.  Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and 
tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters, 
"1863,  p.  220. 

First  Line  same  as  title. 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Ck)llection"  {Set 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.")  • 

.  .  .  That's  what's  the  matter.  Dan  Bryant's  celebrated  song, 
as  sung  by  him  with  great  success.  Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  , 

New  Yorlc,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1862.    Puhl.  no.  5282.     5  p.     34\  x 

2^  cm 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  56."  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of 
Our  Willie  dear  is  dying.  Molly  dear  good  night.  &c.  &c."  The  title  in  ornamental 
border. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda;  Syracuse,  T.  Hough;  Milwaukee,  H.  N.  Herapsted;  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  & 
Bro. "     The  publishers'  copyright  entry  notice  is  not  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Eng"*  at 
Clayton's." 


FJ 


'irst  line:  "We  live  in  hard  and  stirring  times." 


54  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  29,  1862  and  November  19,  1862  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  an  edition  of  this  eon^  identical  with  the  above,  except  that  the 
publishers  are  now  "Firth,  Son  &  Co.  563  Broadwav."  This  fixes  the  date  of  issue  of 
this  edition  (M  3.3.F7T42)  as  between  1863  and  1866. 

There  are  plenty  of  fish  in  the  sea. 

Song.    In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen 

C.  Foster",  1896.  Listed  1863  or  1864  bv  Horace  Waters,  New  York  as  no.  14  of  his 
series  of  24  of  "Foster's  Melodies,"  E.  A.  Daggett  claiming  copyright  in  the  whole 
series  on  the  title-page  thereof.  (But  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother  )  No  such  edi- 
tion, which  would  be  the  first,  in  the  Library  of  Congress,  nor  could  the  song  be  traced 
so  far  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  under  Waters  or  Daggett.  However,  the 
fact  that  the  "Board  of  Music  Trade"  Catalogue  of  1870  lists  the  song  under  C.  W. 
Harris,  N .  Y.  who  appears  for  tiie  first  time  in  the  Copyright  Office  records  in  July  1870 
and  in  the  New  York  directory  in  the  same  year,  and  who  did  not  enter  this  song  for 
copyright,  proves  that  an  edition  of  the  song  must  exist,  issued  earlier  than  1870,  when 
the'publLshing  rights  therein  appear  to  have  been  bought  by  Harris.  The  song  (see 
"  She  was  all  the  world  to  me  ")  was  listed  1864  by  Waters  as  published  by  him. 

**There's  a  good  time  coming  ".  Song.  Lines  from  the  London 
Daily  News.     Composed  for  &  respectfully  dedicated  to  Miss  Mary 

D.  Keller,  of  Pittsburgh,  by  S.  C.  Foster. 

Cincinnati,  Peters  cfr  Field  [1846].    Pull.  no.  365.     5  p.    86  x  26^"^. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Peters  &  Webster,  Louisville  and  Firth,  Hall  &  Pond, 
New  York,  are  added  to  "Cincinnati,  Peters  &  Field."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry 
appears  on  p.  [1]  as  "1846,  by  W.  C.  Peters"  and  not  in  the  name  of  the  publishers. 

The  music  on  p.  [1-]  5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "J.  Sling- 
land  Eng"' '. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  titie-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  20,  1846),  October  19, 1846,  as  date  of 
deposit,  but  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office,  October  9,  1846. 

There's  a  land  of  bliss. 

Morrison  Foster  lists  this  in  his  "Biography,  soiigs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  as  "There's  a  land  of  bliss.  Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster." 
The  first  line  same  as  title. 

Comparison  showed  that  the  melody  is  simply  that  of  Foster's ' '  Uncle  Ned  "  (of  1848) 
which  Morrison  Foster  has  on  p.  54  with  practically  the  same  music. 

The  Library  of  Congress  has  the  following  song,  which  may  help  to  explain  how 
Morrison  Foster  came  to  consider  it  as  an  independent  piece: 

—  ...  There's  a  land  of  bliss.     Solo  or  quartette.     Foster  .  .  . 
Cincinnati,  W.  C.  Peters  <&  sons  [^1853].    Pull.  no.  1833-3.     5  p. 
S6\x28h'^-^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Household  melodies,  a  selection  of  popular  songs,  duets,  trios 
&  quartettes,  arranged  to  household  words.  Series  first.  No.  1.  My  soid  is  mil  of 
music.  Duet.  Fillmore.  ...  10.  Of  what  is  the  old  man  thinking.  Solo.  J.  P. 
Knight."    This  song  figures  as  no.  8. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"W.  C.  Peters  &  Sons,  Cincinnati":  "St.  Louis,  Balmer  &.  Weber,  Louisville,  Peters, 
Webb  &  CO.,  Holbrook  &  Long,  Cleveland,  Pittsbingh,  C.  Blume.  J.  B.  West, 
Nashville."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  in  the  lower  margin 
of  p.  3  only. 

The  music  on  p.  ^-5.  Inlowermarginof  p.  4-5:  "There's  a  land  of  bliss.  1833-3." 
On  verso  of  p.  5:  "Newest  songs,  polkas,  waltzes,  schottisches,  variations,  rondos, 
etc.,  etc.,:  Just  published  by  W  .  C.  Peters  &  Sons,  Cincinnati  ..." 

On  p.  3  the  title  of  this  song  reads:  "There's  a  land  of  bliss  where  the  weary  are  at 
rest.  Sacred  song,  Avith  chorus  ad  lib:  Melody  by  S.  C.  Foster.  Words  by  N.  C. 
Brook." 

First  line:  "There's  a  land  of  bliss  where  the  weary  are  at  rest." 

On  the  titie-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  2113.F)  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian 
Institution  and  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped  dateJimelS.  1853.  The  records  of  the 
Copyright  Office  have  Jime  17,  1853. 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  55 

There  is  a  land  of  love.  Words  by  ^irs.  M.  A.  Kidder.  Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster.     Arranged  by  Prof.  Cull. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  n863,  p.  46. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

There's  no  such  girl  as  mine.  See  "Oh!  There's  no  such  girl  as 
mine." 

There  was  a  time.  Written  by  J.  D.  Byrne  Esq.  CJomposed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon,  ^1863.     5  p.     35^  x  27'^'^. 

Ornamental  title-page.     After  composer's  name:  "Geo.  F.  Swain." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Tolman  &  co.,  Boston  and  Lee  &  Walker,  Philadel- 
phia are  added  to  the  name  ol  S.  T.  Gordon,  538  Broadway."  The  publisher's 
copyright  entrj'  notice  is  repeated  on  p.  [3.] 

The  music  on  p.  [3-]  5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  29,  1863,  and  November  3,  1863,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  Thou  art  the  queen  of  my  song.  Ballad.  Written  and 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorl',  FiHh,  P(md  db  co.,  '=1869.     Pull.  no.  4709.     5  p.     36^  z 

2'Ycm 

Title  within  ornamental  border.    At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.    No.  44," 

In  lower  margin  of  the  title-page:  "Wakelam." 

In  the  imprint,  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  ot 
"Firth,  Pond  &  Co.,  547  Broadway":  "Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  Co.  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda.  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry 
is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Grave  pM 
Lawson"  and  the  stamped  date  "18  April.     1860." 

First  line:  "I  long  for  thee;  must  I  long  and  wait  in  vain?  " 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  December  21,  1859,  as  date  of  deposit. 

A  thousand  miles  from  home.  Ballad.  Written  and  composed 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  John  J.  Daly,  '=1870.    Pull.  no.  363-3.     6  y.     34^  x 

27}^cm,  ^ 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  On  verso  of  p.  5:  "No.  5.  1868.  Selected  list  of  piano 
music  published  at  Daly's  Music  Store,  179  Eighth  Avenue,  New  York,  ..." 

First  line:  "Far  from  my  childhood  scenes,  with  weary  steps  I  roam." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Bic^raphy,  songs 
and  mtisical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

The  Tioga  waltz.  Composed  and  arranged  for  four  flutes,  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster,  at  the  age  of  thirteen  years.  Performed  at  the  College 
Commencement,  Athens,  Pa.,  1839,  by  himself  and  three  other 
students. 

Published  in  an  arrangement  for  pianoforte,  two  hands  on  p.  296  of  Morrison  Foster's 
"  Bic^raphy,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster  ",  1896  and  according 
to  his  own  testimony  "it  has  never  previously  been  published,  and  w  ^nly  now  repro- 
duced from  mv  memorv'.  where  it  has  lain  for  fiftv  vears." 


56  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

.  .  .  Turn  not  away !    A  serenade.     Arranged  as  a  duett.     Poetry 
and  music  by  Stephen  C,  Foster  .  .  . 

Baltimore,  F.  D.  Benteen  [<'1860].  Pull.  no.  1760.  5  p.  36^  x 
28hJ'^. 

Title  within  oniamental  border. 

At  head  of  title:  "To  Robt  Ne\in."    After  composer's  name:  "Gillingham." 

In  the  imprint,  the  name  of  \V.  T.  Mayo  New  Orleans,  is  added  to  the  name  of 
"F.  P.  Benteen,  Baltimore."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears 
only  in  lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p,  6  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  October  15,  1850,  as  date  of  receipt  and 
deposit. 

Uncle  Ned.     See  Old  Uncle  Ned. 

.  .  .  Under    the    willow   she's    sleeping.     Song.    Written    and 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorh,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  co.,  ''I860.    Puhl  no.  4826.     3  p.    S5\  x 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "To  Mrs.  W.  H.  WTiitney. 
Foster's  Melodies.  No.  46."  After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  Gentle  Annie. 
Fairy  belle,  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pona  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda;  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.  The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  May  3,  1860  as  date  of  deposit.  In  lower  margin 
of  p.  5,  the  stamped  date  November  3,  1860. 

Village  beUs  polka. 

Published  in  an  arrangement  for  pianoforte,  two  hands  on  p.  302-304  of  Morrison 
Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 
Previously  published? 

Village  festival.     See  his  "Social  Orchestra." 

Village  festival.     Quadrilles  Nos.  1-4.     See  Ms  Social  Orchestra. 

.  .  .  Village  maiden.     Poetry  &  music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 
New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  "1856.    Puhl.  no.  3432.     6  p.     36\  x 

2Jcm,  V 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  30."  After  composer's  name:  "Author 
of  Come  where  my  love  lies  dreaming,  quartette.     Some  folks,  etc." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square":  "Rochester,  Joseph  P.  Shaw;  Pittsbureh, 
n.  Kleber  &  Bro.;  Buffalo,  J.  Sage  &  Sons;  W.  F.  Colburn,  Cincinnati;  W.  W.  Wake- 
lam,  St.  Louis."    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "The  village  bells  are  ringing." 

On  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  (in  M  1.A12  v.  69,  1855),  September  17, 1855,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

On  another  copy  of  this  edition  (in  M  1.A12,  1855.  14)  the  title  page  gives  Octo- 
ber 27,  1855,  as  date  of  copyright. 

On  a  third  copy  (in  M  3.3.F7V4),  the  title-page  bears  the  stamp  of  the  Smith- 
sonian Institution  ana  on  verso  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  "Oct.  27,  1858." 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  67 

.  .  .  Virginia  belle.  Song.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster.  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHJi,  Pond  cfc  co.,  "1860.    Puhl  no.  5012.     5  p.     3o\  x 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  51." 
After  composer's  name:  "Cora  Dean — Gentle  Annie  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Cincinnati,  C.  Y. 
Fonda;  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.  The  publisher's  copyright  entry  notice  is 
repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Fairer  than  the  golden  morning." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  November  15,  1860  as  date  of  deposit.  In 
lower  margin  of  p.  5  the  stamped  date  April  15,  1861. 

.  .  .  The  voice  of  by  gone  days.  Written  &  composed  by  Stephen 
C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ^=1850.  Publ  no.  770.  5  p.  35\  x 
27'^'"^. 

Ornamental  title-page.  At  head  of  title:  "To  A.  Coiise,  Esq.  (of  Detroit,  Mich.) 
Ballad."  In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "FaganA  Greene."  'The  publisher's  notice 
of  copyright  entry  appears  on  title  page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  mai^n  of  p.  5:  "Quidor 
Eng^" 

First  line:  "Ah!  the  voice  of  by  gone  days." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  June  28, 1850  and  October  17, 1850  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

Copy  2  (in  M  1.A12,  1850.    Part  3.) 

.  .  .  The  voices  that  are  gone,  as  sung  by  C.  Henry  of  Wood's  Min- 
strels. Words  by  Robt.  Campbell  Esq.  Music  by  Stephen  C.  Fos- 
ter.    The  symphonies  and  accompaniments  by  John  P.  Cooke. 

New  York,  Wm.  A.  Pond  <&  co.,  ^865.  Publ.  no.  6062.  5  p. 
36\x27\'''^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.     At  head  of  title:  "To  Miss  Rebecca  Wood." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  affe  added  to  the  name  of 
"Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co.  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Buffalo,  J.  R.  Blod- 
gett;  Chicago,  Root  &  Cady;  Jklilwaukee,  H.  N.  Hempsted. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "(Ei^  at 
Clayton's.) "     Publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  only  on  title-page. 

F'irst  line:  "^\^len  the  twilight  shades  fall  o'er  me." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  March  23, 1865,  and  May  5,  1865,  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  a  second  copy  of  this  edition  (M  3.3. F7V)  without  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit. 

Wake  up  Jake,  or  The  old  iron  city. 

Since  this  figures  as  fifth  of  five  "Songs  of  the  Sable  Harmonists"  published  by 
W.  C.  Peters  &  co.,  Louisville,  Ky.  in  1848,  four  of  which  were  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster,  the  inference  would  be  permissible,  that  "Wake  up  Jake,"  too,  was  by  Foster. 
As  a  matter  of  fact  the  L.  of  C.  copy  of  the  song  shows  that  it  was  "written  and  com- 
posed by  Geo.  Holman." 

Was  my  brother  in  the  battle?  Written  and  composed  bv  Stephen 
C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [1862].     [5\  y.     35\  x  27 h'"^. 

Caption  title  used,  differing  from  the  title  on  ornamental  title-page,  which  reads: 
"Foster's  Melodies.    1.  WTiy  have  my  loved  ones  gone  ,  .  .  20"  [blank].    The  present 


58  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

aon^  figures  as  no.  10,  the  title  being  supplied  on  title-page  in  pencil.  In  lower  margin 
of  title  page:  "Warron,  music  stereotyper,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston,  is  added  to  the  name  of  "Horace 
Waters,  No.  481  Broadway."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  "1862,  by  E.  A.  Daggett" 
on  title  page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  [3-5].  On  verso  of  p.  [5]  a  list  of  "New  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line:  "  Tell  me,  tell  me,  weary  soldier." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  August  9,  1862  and  November  19,  1862,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit,  whereas  the  records  of  the  copyright  office  show  August  8,  1862. 

Way  down  in  Ca-i-ro.  Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Fos- 
ter ... 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ''I860.    Pull.  no.  629.     5  p.     35\  x 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Lee  &  Walker,  Philadelphia  and  Wm.  T.  Mayo,  New 
Orleans  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square."  The  pub- 
lisher's notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3.  The  title  on  p.  3  reads:  "Way 
down  in  Ca-i-ro.  Written  and  composed  for  James  F.  Taunt  of  the  Empire  Min- 
strels ..." 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.    The  words  and  melody  of  second,  third,  fourth  and  fifth 
verses  on  p.  5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 
First  Une:  "  Oh!  Ladies  don't  you  blush  when  I  come  out  to  play." 
On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  17, 1850  and  October  17, 1850  as  dates  of  receipt 
and  deposit.  . 

Copy  2  {in  M  1.A12,  1850.     Part  9.) 

.  .  .  We  are  coming  Father  Abraham  300,000  more.  Music 
composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  8.  T.  Gordon,  '1862.     5,  [1]  p.    35^  x  27^'="'. 

At  head  of  title:  "Respectfully  dedicated  to  the  President  of  the  United  States." 
Below  the  ornamental  border  of  the  title  page:  "I.  Hermann.  Music  stereotyper  & 
electrotyper.  No.  199  William  Street,  New  York."  The  publisher's  notice  of  copy- 
right entry  appears  on  title-page  only. 

Music  on  p.  3-5.  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "Valuable  musical  works  published  by 
S.  T.  Gordon,  706  Broadway,  New  York." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  copyright  deposit 
Sept.  5,  1862  (in  ink)  and  Nov.  19,  1862  (stamped). 

1 

.  .  .  We've  a  million  in  the  field.  1,000,000.  Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordon,  <=1862.    5,  [1]  p.     35  x  26^"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Dedicated  to  the  Union  Army."  Below  the  ornamental  border 
of  the  title-page:  "Electrotyped  by  I.  Hermann,  206  William  St.,  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"S.  T.  Gordon,  538  Broadway":  Boston,  Henry  Tolman  &  co.;  Detroit,  J.  H.  Whitte- 
more;  Philadelphia,  Lee  &  Walker.  The  publisher's  copyright  notice  is  repeated  in 
lower  margin  of  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of ' '  New  musical  compositions  published 
and  for  sale  by  S.  T.  Gordon,  538  Broadway,  New  York." 

First  line:  "The  flags  are  flying,  and  brave  men  dying." 

We'll  all  meet  our  Saviour.  Words  and  music  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and 
tunes  for  cnurch  and  sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters, 
«1863,  p.  112. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  59 

We'll  still  keep  marching  on.     Words  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Kidder. 

Music  by  S.  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and 
tunes  for  chxu-ch  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace  Waters, 
«1863.  p.  114. 

First  line:  "No  matter  what  temptations  assail  us  on  oiu:  way." 
Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"    {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

We'll  time  our  hearts.     S.  C.  Foster. 

Text  only,  to  be  sung  to  his  hymn  melody  "The  pure,  the  bright,  the  beautiful." 

In  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and  tunes  for  church  and  Simday  schools 
by  Horace  Waters,"  New- York,  Horace  Waters,  ^863,  p.  213. 

First  line:  "We'll  tune  our  hearts  to  harmony." 

Not  mentioned  bv  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  composi- 
tions of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

What  must  a  fairy's  dream  be?   Ballad.    Written  and  composed  for, 
and  respectfully  dedicated  to  Miss  Mary  H.  Irwin  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Cindnnaii,  W.  C.  Peters,  ''1847.    Publ.  no.  1120.     U]  -p.    35^  x  26'^'^. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  Peters  &  Werster,  Louisville  and  Peters  &  Field,  Cin- 
cinnati are  added  to  the  name  of  "  W.  C.  Peters,  Cincinnati."  The  publisher's  notice 
of  copyright  entr>'  appears  on  p.  [1]    No  8i)ecial  t.-p.     The  music  on  p.  [1-4] 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  p.  [4]  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  v.  25, 1847),  October  18th,  1847,  as  date 
of  deposit. 

What  shall  the  harvest  be?    Music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

Sacred  duet  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sundav  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "1863,  p.  226. 

First  line:  "They  are  sowing  their  seed  in  the  daylight  fair." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and 
musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.") 

.  .  .  When  dear  friends  are  gone.     Written  and  composed  by 
Stephen  Foster. 

New  York, P.  A.  Wundermann'=186[4].  Publ.no.l26.  df.  35^x27'^'^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.     At  head  of  title:  "To  Mrs.  Mary  Neuhaus." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"P.  A.  Wundermaim,  629  Broadway":  "La  Haye,  Correspondence  Musicale;  Boston, 
O.  Ditson  &  CO.;  Philadelphia.  Lee  &  Walker;  New  York,  Firth,  Sons  &  co.,  Wm. 
Hall  &  Son,  S.  T.  Gordon;  Baltimore,  McCaffray;  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Sawyer  &  Thomp- 
son." The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  in  the  lower  margin  of  the 
title-page  only  and  has  been  corrected  by  erasure  in  our  copy  to  read  1864. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "T.  Birch  &  Son  670  6  Ave." 
Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Happy  hearts  may  feel  no  gloom." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy,  May  7,  1864,  and  October  27,  1864,  as  dates 
of  receipt  and  deposit. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  songs  and  musical 
compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster,"  1896. 

When  old  friends  were  here.     Words  by  Henry  Cooper.     Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [I864].     5  f.     36\  x  27^'^'^. 

Caption  title  used,  differing  from  title  on  ornamental  title-page.  This  reads 
"Foster's  Melodies.     1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  .  .  .     24.  ^Tien  old  friends 


60  LIBRABY  OF  CONGRESS 

■w«re  here.    In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Warren,  music  stereotyper,  43  Centre." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston,  is  added  to  the  name  of ' '  Horace 
Waters,  No,  481  Broadway." 

On  title-page  the  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  "1862,  by  E.  A.  Daggett,"  but  on  p. 
[3]  correctly  "1864,  by  E.  A.  D^gett."  (For  explanation  of  the  discrepancy  sec  "  A 
dream  of  my  mother  land  ") 

The  music  on  p.  [3-]5.  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "New  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway,  N.  York." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  Januarj-^  23,  1864,  and  April  28,  1864,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

When  this  dreadful  war  is  ended. 

Song.  In  Morrison  Foster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896,  p.  136. 

Listed  1863  or  1864  by  Horace  Waters,  New  York,  as  no.  15  of  hia  series  of  24  of 
"Foster's  Melodies,"  E.  A.  Daggett  claiming  copyright  in  the  whole  series  on  the 
title-page  thereof.     (But  see  "A  dream  of  my  mother".) 

No  such  edition,  which  would  be  the  first,  in  the  Library  of  Congress.  The  song 
has  not  been  traced  so  far  in  the  records  of  the  Copyi-ight  Office  under  Waters  or 
Daggett.  Not  mentioned  in  the  "Catalogue  ...  of  tne  Board  of  Music  Trade,"  1870 
though  listed  in  1864  by  Waters  {see  "She  was  all  the  world  to  me")  among  songs 
"recently  published." 

.  .  .  Where  has  Lula  gone.  Ballad.  Being  a  companion  to  the 
popular  song  Lula  is  gone.  Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster.  .  .  . 

New  YorTc,  Firth,  Pond  cfc  co.,  ''1858.    Pull.  no.  U45.    5  p.    3S^  x 

Ornamental  title-pt^. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  No.  35."  After  composer's  name:  "Author 
of  Willie  we  have  missed  you.    Old  folks  at  home.     &c.     &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber  &  Bro.;  Cincinnati, 
C.  Y.  Fonda;  St.  Louis,  H.  Pilcher  &  Son;  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein  &  Co."  The 
publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  mu.sic  on  p.  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "Little  voices  laughing  free." 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  September  7  (?),  1858,  as  date  of  deposit. 

Where  is  thy  spirit,  Mary? 

Song.  In  Morrison  Faster's  "Biography,  songs  and  musical  compositions  of 
Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896.  p.  57. 

First  line  same  as  title. 

In  1895  F.  G.  Vandergrift  copyrighted  and  Geo.  Mercer  Jr.,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  pub- 
lished "Inscribed  to  the  memory  of  Mary  Keller  Where  is  thy  spirit  Mary.  Song. 
Written  and  composed  by  S.  C.  Foster,  1847.  Author  of  Way  down  upon  the  Swanee 
River".  (3  p.  35  x  27'^'".  In  M3.3.)  An  earlier  edition  apparently  not  in  Library 
of  Congress. 

As  Miss  Keller  {see  There's  a  good  time  coming)  appears  to  have  been  still  alive  in 
1846,  it  stands  to  reason  that  the  above  eong  was  published,  if  at  all,  in  1847;  so  far 
the  song  has  not  been  found  in  the  records  of  the  Copyright  Office  under  W.  C.  Peters, 
Ohio,  or  Geo.  Willig,  Philadelphia,  the  two  pubUsh'^rs,  most  likely  to  have  published 
the  song. 

While  the  bowl  goes  round. 

This  song  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Biography,  Songs  and 
Musical  Compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

L.  of  C.  has  an  edition  oi  this,  published  as  part  of  their  series  "Revived  choice 
Songs  of  Stephen  C.  Foster"  by  Oliver  Ditson  Co.,  Boston,  with  the  claim  "Copy- 
right MDCCCLXX  by  J.  J!  Daly  "  on  p.  3. 

This  first  edition,  apparently  published  by  J.  J.  Daly,  New  York  in  1870,  has  not 
yet  been  found  in  the  L.  of  C.     It  was  deposited  on  August  12,  1870. 

The  text  was  "written  by  George  Cooper." 

First  line:  "In  the  bosom  dwells  no  sigh." 


TITLE   CATALOGUE  61 

While  we  work  for  the  Lord.     Written  and  composed  by  S.  C. 
Foster. 

Sacred  duet,  aolo  and  chorus  for  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of 
hymns  and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  schools  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York, 
Horaca  Waters,  =1863,  p.  336. 

First  line:  "All  around  is  bright  and  fau." 

This  composition  is  not  mentioned  by  Morrison  Foster  in  his  "Bic^;raphy,  songs 
and  musical  compositions  of  Stephen  C.  Foster",  1896. 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection"  {See 
"She  was  aU  the  world  to  me.") 

.  .  .  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone.     Ballad.     Words  and  music 
by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  Horace  WaUrs  [1861].    5  p.     35\  x  27^'^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "To  the  Tremaine  Family." 
In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Stackpole.  So." 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  O.  Ditson  k  co. ,  Boston  is  added  to  the  name  of ' '  Horace 
Waters,  481  Broadway."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  "1861,  by  E.  A.  Daggett" 
appears  in  lower  margin  of  title  page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  On  verso  of  p.  5  a  list  of  "  Xew  music  just  issued  by  Horace 
Waters,  No.  333  Broadway,  New  York."  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Clayton,  Engr." 
First  line  same  as  title. 

On  title  page  of  L.  of  C.  copy  Aug.  5, 1861  as  date  of  deposit. 

This  song  is  also  listed  by  Horace  Waters  as  no.  1.  of  his  series  of  24  of  "Foster's 
Melodies,"  but  it  is  questionable  if  the  song  was  really  re-issued  in  this  form.  (See 
A  dream  of  my  mother) 

Why,  no  one  to  love?.     Answer  to  No  one  to  love.     Words  and 
music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  S.  T.  Gordcm,  '=1862.     5  p.     35i  x  ^7^™. 

Ornamental  title-page. 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Tolman  &  co.,  Boston  and  Lee  &  Walker,  Phila- 
delphia, are  added  to  the  name  of  "S.  T.  Gordon,  706  Broadway."  The  publisher's 
notice  of  copyright  entry  appears  on  the  title  page  only. 

The  music  on  p.  S-5.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "No  one  to  love  in  this  beautiful  world." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  July  24,  1862  and  November  19,  1862  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit. 

.  .  .  The  wife;  or,  He'U  come  home.     Song.     Written  and  com- 
posed by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Firth,  P<md  &  co.  « [1860].    Publ.  no.  1706.     5  p.    35  x 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies.  No.  43." 
After  composer's  name:  "Author  of  For  thee  love  for  thee.  Fairy  belle,  Linda  has 
departed,  &c.  &c."     In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Wakelam  &  f?]" 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway:"  O.  Ditson  &  co.,  Boston;  C.  Y.  Fonda,  Cin- 
cinnati; H.  Kleber  &  Bro.,  Pittsburgh.  The  publishers'  notice  of  copyright  entry 
on  title  page  is  dated  1868.  This  date  is  incorrect  and  has  been  changed  on  the  L. 
of  C.  copy  in  pencil  to  read  1860.    On  page  3  the  date  reads  correctly  1860. 

The  music  on  p.  S-o.     Verso  of  p.  5  blank. 

First  line:  "He'll  come  home,  he'll  not  forget  me." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  February  9,  1860  as  date  of  deposit.  In  lower 
margin  of  p.  5  a  stamped  date,  18  April  1860. 

Willie's  gone  to  Heaven.    Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  Waters,  '=1863.  1  leaf,  printed  on  one  side  only. 
23x29^"^. 

The  title  of  this  "duett"  with  "semi-chorus"  and  "full  chorus"  within  omar 
mental  border. 


62  LIBRARY    OF   CONGRESS 

After  the  words  and  music:  "Also  just  issued:  Shall  we  know  each  other  there? 
Don't  vou  hear  the  Angels  coming?"  etc. 

In  lower  margin  of  the  page:  "Warren,  M\isic  Stereotyper,  Bear  43  Centre-st., 
New  York." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway  N.  Y.":  "N.  P.  Kemp,  &  J.  P.  Magee,  Boston. 
Perkinpine  &  Higgins,  Philadelphia.  Poe  &  Hitchcock,  &  G.  Crosby,  Cincinnati. 
Tomlinson  &  Brothers,  &  W.  M.  Doughty,  Chicago.  J.  W.  Mclntyre,  St.  Louis. 
Ingham  &  Bragg,  Cleveland,  Ohio.  Randall  &  Asten,  ColumbuSj  Ohio.  J.  S.  Reed, 
Pittsbun?,  Pa.  H.  H.  Otis,  Buffalo,  N.  Y."  The  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  printea 
in  the  lower  margin  of  the  page  as  "A.  D.  1863,  by  E.  A.  Daggett"  and,  not  in  the 
name  of  the  publisher. 

First  line:  "Little  Willie's  gone  to  Heaven." 

On  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  January  31,  ]863,  and  May  12,  1863,  as  dates  of  receipt  and 
deposit. 

—  Willie's  gone  to  Heaven.     Written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

Sacret  part-song  for  four  mixed  voices  in  "The  Athenaeum  collection  of  hymns 
and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school  by  Horace  Waters,"  New  York,  Horace 
Waters,  "  1863,  p.  72. 

First  Une:  "Little  Willie's  gone  to  Heaven." 

Said  to  have  been  "written  expressly"  for  "The  Athenaeum  Collection. "  {See 
"She  was  all  the  world  to  me.")  But  the  collection  was  not  deposited  until  Decem- 
ber 9,  1863,  when  the  song  had  been  on  the  market  for  almost  a  year. 

.  .  .  Willie  has  gone  to  the  war.     Song  &  chorus.    Words  by 
Greorge  Cooper,  Esq.     Music  composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster  .  .  . 

New  Yorlc,  Wm.  A.  Pond  <&  co.^  ^1863.  Pull.  no.  5695.  5  p. 
S7\  X  28^. 

The  upper  part  of  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  has  been  mutilated.  The 
remaining  part  of  a  sentence  reaioB:  "Wood's  M  .  .  .  514  Broadway,  New  York." 

After  composer's  name:  "Autlior  of  Beautiful  dreamer,  Come  where  my  love  lies 
dreaming,  &c.  &c." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  have  been  added  to  the 
name  of  "Wm.  A.  Pond  &  co.,  547  Broadway":  Boston,  O.  Ditson  &  co.;  Chicago, 
Root  &  Cady;  Montreal,  Boucher  &  Manseau;  Milwaukee,  H.  N.  Hempsted;  Pitts- 
burgh, H.  Kleber  &  Bro. 

The  title  in  ornamental  border.  The  music  on  p.  2-5.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5: 
"Clayton."  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  Publishers'  notice  of  copyright  entry  on  title  page 
only. 

First  line:  "The  blue  bird  is  singing  his  lay." 

On  the  title-page  of  the  L.  of  C.  copy  as  dates  of  receipt  and  deposit  July  1,  1868 
(in  ink)  and  Nov.  3,  1863  (stamped). 

.  .  .  Willie  my  brave.     Ballad  written  and  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster. 

New  York,  Firth,  Pond  <&  co.,  "1851.  Puhl.  no.  1361.  5  p.  35\  x 
27*^'"^. 

Ornamental  title-page  with  three  sea  scenes.  At  head  of  title:  "To  Mrs.  A.  L. 
Robinson.''     In  lower  margin  of  title  page:  "Lith.  of  Sarony  &  Major,  N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh  and  Balmer  &  Weber,  St. 
Louis  are  added  to  the  name  of  "Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Sq."  The  publishers' 
notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-5.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  p.  5:  "Quidor, 
Eng"." 

First  line:  "On  the  lonely  sea  beat  shore." 

On  title-page  of  L.  of  C.  copy,  October  21,  1851,  and  April  19,  1852,  as  dates  of 
receipt  and  deposit.    In  this  copy  p.  2-3  are  missing. 

Another  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  3.3),  identical  with  the  above,  has  stamped  date  of 
November  18th,  1851,  in  upper  margin  of  title  page. 


TITLE  CATALOGUE  63 

—  Willie  my  brave.     Ballad.    Written  &  composed  by  Stephen  C. 
Foster  .  .  . 

New  YorJc,  FiHh,  Pond  &  co.,  ''1851.  Puhl.  no.  2049.  S  p.  86  x 
261'='^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border.  At  head  of  title:  "To  Mrs.  A.  L.  Robinson." 
After  composer's  name:  "Piano.  Guitar."  In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Wake- 
lam."  The  title  on  p.  3  reads:  "Willie  my  brave.  For  the  guitar.  Poetry  and 
music  by  Stephen  C.  Foster." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  H.  Kleber,  Pittsburgh  and  Wakelam  &  lucho,  St.  Louis 
are  added  to  the  name  of  "New  York,  Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Square."  The 
publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3,  but  with  year  1853  for  this 
first  edition  of  the  arrangement  with  guitar  ace. 

The  music  on  p.  3-o.  Verso  of  p.  5  blank.  In  lower  margin  of  p.  5:  "Quidor 
Eng"." 

First  line:  "On  the  lonely  sea  beat  shore." 

On  the  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12  v.  55, 1853),  August  23, 1853,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  two  additional  copies  of  this  song,  identical  with  the  above,  one  in 
M  1  .A12  1.  with  December  12, 1853,  on  the  title-page  as  date  of  copyright  and  the  other 
in  M.3.3.F7W68  with  the  Smithsonian  Institution  stamp  on  the  title  page  and  stamped 
date  December  12,  1853,  on  verso  of  p.  5. 

.  .  .  Willie  we  have  missed  you  .  .  .     Written  &  composed  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  <&  eo.,  ^85^.  Pull.  no.  2727.  6  p.  35  x 
26^"^. 

Ornamental  title-page  with  a  home  scene.  At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies. 
No.  25."  After  title:  "No.  23.  Little  Ella.  No.  24,  Ellen  Bayne,"  and  the  fac-simile 
of  the  composer's  signature.     In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Lith.  of  Sarony  &  co." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.  1  Franklin  Sq":  Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber;  Cincinnati,  Colburn  & 
[?];  St.  Louis,  Wakelam  &  lucho;  New  Orleans,  P.  P.  Werlein.  The  publisbers' 
notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-6. 
•    First  line:  "Oh !  Willie  is  it  you,  dear,  safe,  safe  at  home?" 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  1.A12,  1854),  Jime  27,  1854,  as  date  of 
copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  another  copy  of  this  edition  (M  3.3.F7W7)  on  the  title  page  of 
which  is  the  stamp  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution  and  on  the  lower  margin  of  the  last 
leaf  the  stamped  date  June  29,  1854. 

—  ...  Willie  we  have  missed  you.  .  .  .     Written,  composed  and 
arranged  by  Stephen  C.  Foster.  .  .  . 

New  York,  FiHh,  Pond  cfc  co.,  "1854.    Puhl.  no.  2899.     5  p.     35  x 

27'^'"^, 

Ornamental  title-page. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  Melodies  arranged  for  the  guitar  ...  11.  Nelly  was  a 
lady  ...  26.  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair".  The  present  song  figures  as  no. 
25.  After  composer's  name:  "Author  and  composer  of  Uncle  Ned,  Molly  do  you  love 
me.  Oh!  Susanna,  Camptown  races,  Stay  summer  breath,  &c." 

In  lower  margin  of  title-page:  "Pearson  &  Melville.     N.  Y." 

In  the  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  Franklin  Sq.;":  "Pittsburgh,  H.  Kleber,  Cincinnati,  Colburn  & 
Field;  Louisville,  Peters.  Webb  &  co.;  St.  Louis,  W.  W.  Wakelam;  N.  Orleans,  P.  P. 
Werlein."     The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  3-5.    Verso  of  p.  5  blank.    Inlowermarginofp.  5:     Quidor  Eng"." 

On  title  page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy  {in  M  l.A;2  v.63,  1854),  September  20,  1854,  as 
date  of  deposit. 

Another  copy  of  this  last  mentioned  edition  {in  M  1624. F)  with  the  stamp  of  the 
Smithsonian  Institution  on  the  title-page  and  the  stamped  date  October  14,  1854,  on 
verso  of  p.  5, 


64  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

Another  copy  identical  tvith  the  last  toentioned,  but  not  a  Smithsonian  Institution 
copy  (in  M  1.A12,  1854)  with  October  14,  1854  as  date  of  copyright. 

The  L.  of  C.  has  also  a  copyriglit  renewal  issue  of  this  song  (M  3.3F7W74) 

.  .  .  Wilt  thou  be  gone  love.     Vocal  duett.     Subject  from  Shake- 
speare's Romeo  and  Juliet.     Composed  by  Stephen  C.  Foster. 

New  York,  FiHli,  Pond  &  co.,  ^851.  Pull.  no.  997.  7  y.  35\  x 
27"^. 

At  head  of  title:  "To  Miss  Julia  N.  Murray." 

In  tlie  imprint  the  names  of  the  following  publishers  are  added  to  the  name  of 
"Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  1  Franklin  Square:"  Pittsburgh,  II.  H.  Kleber;  Louisville, 
Peters,  Webb  &  co.    The  publisher's  notice  of  copyright  entry  is  repeated  on  p.  3. 

The  music  on  p.  3-7.     Verso  of  p.  7  blank.     In  lower  margin  p.  7:  "Quidof  Eng*'." 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page  of  this  L.  of  C.  copy,  April  12, 1851,  as  date  of  receipt  at  Department 
of  State. 

On  another  L.  of  C.  copy  identical  with  the  above  {in  M  3.3),  on  verso  of  p.  7,  April 
16,  1851,  as  date  of  receipt. 

Copy  3  of  the  above  edition  {in  M  1.A12, 1851.    part  2.) 

.  .  .  Wilt  thou  be  true?     (Words  by  George  Cooper.     Music  by 
Stephen  C.  Foster.)  .  . 

New  York,  Horace  Waters  [I864].    5  p.     S5\  x  271^"^. 

Title  within  ornamental  border. 

At  head  of  title:  "Foster's  melodies.  1.  Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone  .  .  . 
24.  When  old  friends  were  here."    This  song  appears  as  23. 

In  the  imprint  the  name  of  "Boston:  O.  Ditson&co.,  227  Washington  St."  is  added 
to  that  of  "Horace  Waters,  No.  481  Broadway." 

Below  the  imprint  the  copyright  claim,  1862  [1864  added  in  pencil],  by  E.  A. 
Daggett."  The  copyright  claim  is  repeated  on  p.  [3]  but  with  correct  printed  date  as 
"1864,  by  E.  A..  Daggett." 

In  lower  margin  of  the  title  page:  "Warren,  Music  stereotyper,  43  Centre." 

The  music  on  p.  [3-15. 

On  verso  of  p.  5:  "New  music  just  issued  by  Horace  Waters,  481  Broadway,  N. 
York"  and  the  notice  of  his  removal  to  "481  Broadway."  • 

First  line  same  as  title. 

On  the  title-page,  January  23,  1864,  and  April  28,  1864,  as  dates  of  receipt  and 
deposit. 


AUTHOR  INDEX 


72984°— 15 5  65 


AUryOR  INDEX 

(Author!  other  than  Stephen  C.  Foster.) 


Banister,  George  F. 

I  cannot  sing  tonight. 

Brook,  N.  C. 

There's  a  land  of  bliss. 

Brougham,  H. 
My  angel  boy. 

Byrne,  J.  D. 

There  was  a  time. 

C,  H. 

Over  the  river. 

C,  J. 

stand  up  for  the  truth. 

Campbell,  Robert. 

The  voices  that  are  gone. 

Carey,  Eliza  Sheridan. 

Sadly  to  mine  heart  appealing. 

Cooper,  Geoi^e. 

If  you've  only  got  a  moustache. 

Jenny  June. 

Katy  Bell. 

Kissing  in  the  dark. 

Larry's  good  bye. 

Mr.  &  Mrs.  Brown. 

My  wife  is  a  most  knowing  woman. 

Onward  and  upward. 

A  soldier  in  de  colored  brigade. 

The  soldier's  home. 

Somebodies  coming  to  see  me  to  night. 

Sweet  Emerald  Isle  that  I  love  so  well. 

While  the  bowl  goes  round. 

"Willie  has  gone  to  the  war. 

Wilt  thou  be  true? 

Cooper,  Henry, 

When  old  friends  were  here. 

ComweU,  H.  S. 
Eulalie. 

Crookshank,  Wm.  Cullen. 
Once  I  loved  thee  Mary  dear. 

Eastman,  Charles  G. 

Sweetly  she  sleeps,  my  Alice  fair. 


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Fuller,  Metta  Victoria.  * 

The  spirit  of  my  song. 

Geary,  Gustams. 

Our  Willie  dear  is  dying. 

Holman,  George. 

Wake  up  Jake,  or  The  old  iron  city. 

K.,W. 

Sorrow  shall  come  again  no  more. 

Kidder,  Mrs.  M.  A. 

The  bright  hills  of  glory. 

Don't  be  idle. 

Golden  dreams  &  fairy  castles. 

Happy  little  ones  are  we. 

Music  everywhere,  that's  why  I  love  it  so. 

Stand  up  for  the  flag. 

There  is  a  land  of  love. 

We'll  still  keep  marching  on. 

McCarthy,  William  Henry 

For  thee  love  for  thee. 
Linda  has  departed. 
Parthenia  to  Ingomar. 

Matteson,  Mrs.  O.  S. 
The  beautiful  shore. 

Morton,  Clara 
All  day  long. 

Miirtha,  Frances  D. 

Oh!  why  am  I  so  happy? 

Nevin,  Edwin  H. 
Oh!  'tis  glorious. 

R.,W. 

He  leadeth  me  by  still  waters. 

Shakespeare,  William. 

Wilt  thou  be  gone  love.  ♦ 

Shiras,  Charles  P. 
Annie  my  own  love. 

Wallace,  WiUiam  Ross. 
The  choral  harp. 

Wilde,  Richard  Henry. 

None  shall  weep  a  tear  for  me. 


PUBLISHER  INDEX 


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PUBLISHER  INDEX 

Benteen,  F.  D.,  Baltimore,  Md. 

Ah  !  May  the  red  rose  live  alway. 

Angelina  Baker. 

Dolly  Day. 

Give  the  stranger  happy  cheer. 

Gwine  to  run  all  night. 

T  would  not  die  in  Summer  time. 

Laura  Lee. 

Melinda  May. 

Molly  !  Do  you  love  me? 

Mother,  thou'rt  faithful  to  me. 

Oh!  Lemuel! 

Oh  !  tell  me  of  my  mother. 

The  spirit  of  my  song. 

Sweetly  she  sleeps,  my  Alice  fair. 

Turn  not  away. 

Daly,  John  J.,  New  York. 

Farewell  mother  dear. 

Happy  hours  at  home. 

I'll  be  a  soldier. 

Kissing  in  the  dark. 

Lena  our  loved  one  is  gone. 

Little  Belle  Blair.  * 

Nell  and  I. 

No  home,  no  home. 

Nothing  but  a  plain  old  soldier. 

Oh  tell  me  of  my  mother. 

Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone. 

Sitting  by  my  own  cabin  door. 

Sweet  Emerald  Isle  that  I  love  so  welL 

Sweet  little  maid  of  the  mountain. 

Tell  me  love  of  thy  early  dreams. 

A  thousand  miles  from  home. 

While  the  bowl  goes  round. 

Daughaday  &  Hammond,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  publishers  of  "Clark's 
School  Visitor." 

Beautiful  child  of  song. 
The  little  ballaCd  girl. 
Lizzie  dies  tonight. 

•  Firth,  Pond  &  co..  New  York. 

Anadolia. 

Annie  my  own  love. 

Come  where  my  love  lies  dreaming.  ' 

Come  with  thy  sweet  voice. 

Dolcy  Jones. 

Don't  bet  your  money  on  de  Shanghai. 

Down  among  the  cane  brakes. 

Ellen  Bayne. 

Eulalie. 

Fairy  Belle. 

Farewell  my  Lilly  dear. 

Farewell  old  cottage. 

Farewell  sweet  mother. 

For  thee  love  for  thee. 

Gentle  Annie. 

The  Glendy  Burk. 

Hard  times  come  a^ain  no  more. 

The  holiday  schottisch. 

The  hours  for  thee  and  me. 

I  cannot  sing  tonight. 

I  see  her  etUl  in  my  dreame.  71 


72  LIBRARY  OF   CONGRESS 

Firth,  Pond  &  co.,  New  York — Continued. 
I  '11  be  home  tomorrow. 
In  the  eye  abides  the  heart. 
Irene. 

Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair. 
Jennie's  own  schottisch. 
Lily  Ray. 

Linda  has  departed. 
Linger  in  blissful  repose 
Little  Ella. 
Lulu  is  gone. 
Maggie  by  my  side. 
Mary  lovea  the  flowers. 
Massa's  in  de  cold  ground. 
Molly  dear  good  night. 
My  brudder  Gum. 
My  loved  one  and  my  own  or  Eva. 
My  old  Kentucky  home,  good  night. 
Nelly  Bly. 
Nelly  was  a  lady. 
None  shall  weep  a  tear  for  me. 
Oh  boys  carry  me  'long. 
Old  black  Joe. 
Old  dog  Tray. 
Old  folks  at  home. 
Old  folks  quadrilles. 
Old  memories. 

Once  I  loved  thee  Mary  dear. 
Our  Willie  dear  is  dying. 
Parthenia  to  Ingomar, 
Plantation  jig. 
Poor  drooping  maiden. 
Ring  de  banjo. 

Sadly  to  mine  heart  appealing. 
The  social  orchestra. 
Some  folks. 

That's  what's  the  matter. 
Thou  art  the  queen  of  my  song. 
Under  the  willow  she's  sleeping. 
Village  Festival. 

Village  Festival.     Quadrilles  Nos.  1-4. 
Village  maiden. 
Virginia  belle. 

The  voice  of  by  gone  days.  , 

Way  down  in  Ca-i-ro. 
Where  has  Lula  gone. 
The  wife  or  He'll  come  home. 
Willie  my  brave.  _ 
Willie  we  have  missed  you. 
Wilt  thou  be  gone  love. 

Firth,  Son  &  co.,  New  York. 

Jenny  June. 

A  soldier  in  de  colored  brigade. 

That's  what's  the  matter. 

Foster,  Morrison,  Olver  Place,  Edgeworth,  Shields  post  office,  Pa. 

The  Tioga  waltz. 
Village  bells  polka. 

Gordon,  S.  T.,  New  York. 
Bring  my  brother  back  to  me. 
Gentle  Lena  Clare. 
I'd  be  a  fairy. 
Katy  Bell. 
Larry's  good  bye. 
My  boy  is  coming  from  the  war. 


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Gordon,  S.  T.,  New  York — Continued. 

No  one  to  love. 

The  soldier's  home. 

There  was  a  time. 

We  are  coming  Father  Abraham  300.000  more ! 

We've  a  million  in  the  field.     1,000,000. 

Why,  no  one  to  love? 

Gordon  &  Son,  S.  T.,  New  York. 
I  will  be  true  to  thee. 

Holloway,  J.  Starr,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
All  day  long. 

Holmes,  D.  S.,  Brooklyn,  E.  D. 

Somebodies  coming  to  see  me  to  night. 
The  song  of  all  songs. 

Lee  &  Walker,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Jenny's  coming  o'er  the  green. 

Miller  &  Beacham,  Successors  to  F.  D.  Benteen,  Baltimore,  Md. 

Comrades,  fill  no  glass  for  me. 

Millet,  W.  E.,  New  York. 
Old  Uncle  Ned. 

Peters,  W.  C,  Baltimore,  Md. 
Soir^  polka. 
Summer  longings. 

Peters,  W.  C,  Cincinnati,  O. 
What  must  a  fairy's  dream  be? 

Peters,  W.  C,  Louisville,  Ky. 
Away  down  South. 
Lou'siana  beUe. 

Santa  Anna's  retreat  from  Buena  Vista. 
Uncle  Ned. 

Peters  &  co,,  W.  C,  Louisville,  Ky. 

The  Lou'siana  belle. 

Stay  summer  breath. 

Sxisanna. 

Wake  up  Jake,  or  The  old  iron  city. 

Peters  &  Field,  Cincinnati,  O. 
There's  a  good  time  coming. 

Peters  &  Sons,  W.  C,  Cincinnati,  O. 
There's  a  land  of  bliss. 

Pond  &  Co.,  Wm.  A.,  New  York. 

Beautiful  dreamer. 

Farewell  sweet  mother. 

Hard  times  come  again  no  more. 

Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair. 

Kiss  me  dear  mother. 

Linger  in  blissful  repose. 

My  angel  boy. 

Oh  boys  carry  me  'long. 

Voices  that  are  gone. 

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Waters,  Horace,  Now  York. 
The  angels  are  singing  iinto  me. 

The  Atnenaeum  collection  of  hymns  and  tunes  for  church  and  Sunday  school. 
Tha  beautiful  shore. 
Better  times  are  coming. 
The  bright  hills  of  glory. 
Bury  me  in  the  morning,  mother. 
The  choral  harp. 
Don't  be  idle. 

A  dream  of  my  mother  and  my  home. 
Fighting  for  the  flag,  day  and  night. 
For  the  dear  old  flag  I  die. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
Golden  dreams  &  fairy  castles. 
Happy  little  ones  are  we. 
He  leadeth  me  by  still  waters. 
I  dream  of  my  mother. 
I  will  be  true  to  thee. 
If  you've  only  got  a  moustache. 
Leave  me  with  my  mother. 
Little  Ella's  an  angel. 
Little  Jenny  Dow. 
The  love  I  bear  to  thee. 
Merry  little  birds  are  we. 
Mr.  &  Mrs.  Brown. 

Music  everywhere,  that's  why  I  love  it  so. 
My  wife  is  a  most  knowing  woman. 
Oh!  'tis  glorious. 
Oh!  there's  no  such  girl  as  mine. 
Oh!  why  am  I  so  happy? 
Onward  and  upwards. 
Over  the  river. 
A  penny  for  your  thoughts. 
The  pure!  the  bright!  the  beautiful. 
Seek  and  ye  shall  find. 
She  was  all  the  world  to  me. 
Slumber,  my  darling. 
Sorrow  shall  come  again  no  more. 
Stand  up  for  the  flag. 
Stand  up  for  the  truth. 
Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me. 
Tears  bring  thoughts  of  Heaven. 
Tell  me  of  the  angels,  mother. 
There  are  plenty  of  fish  in  the  sea. 
There  is  a  land  of  love. 
Was  my  brother  in  the  battle? 
We'll  all  meet  our  Saviour, 
We'll  still  keep  marching  on. 
We'll  tune  our  hearts. 
What  shall  the  harvest  be? 
When  old  friends  were  here. 
When  this  dreadfid  war  is  ended. 
WhUe  we  work  for  the  Lord, 
Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone. 
Willie's  gone  to  Heaven. 
Wilt  thou  be  true? 

Willig,  George,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Open  thy  lattice  love. 

Wundermann,  P,  A.,  New  York. 

Give  this  to  mother. 
When  dear  friends  are  gone. 


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[Arranged  alphabetically  by  first  word.   The  references  are  to  the  Title  Catalogue,  which  is  arranged 
alphabetically  by  first  word,  not  an  article,  of  the  title.] 

A  lady  tossed  her  curls  at  all  who  came  to  woo.    See  There  are  plenty  of  fish  in  the  sea. 

A  penny  for  your  thoughts.    See  A  penny  for  your  thoughts. 

Ah!  may  the  red  rose  live  alway.    See  Ah!  may  the  red  rose  live  alway. 

Ah!  my  heart  is  weary  waiting.    See  Summer  longings. 

Ah!  the  voice  of  by  gone  days.    See  The  voice  of  by  gone  days. 

All  around  is  bright  and  fair.    See  While  we  work  for  the  Lord. 

All  day  long  I've  moum'd  thine  absence.    ^Sce  All  day  long. 

As  you've  walked  through  the  town.    See  The  song  of  all  songs. 

At  midnight  hour  when  all  alone.    See  The  love  I  bear  to  thee. 

Beautiful  dreamer,  wake  unto  me.    See  Beautiful  dreamer. 

Bend  o'er  my  pillow  my  mother  dear.    See  Kiss  me  dear  mother. 

Blame  not  those  who  weep  and  sigh.    See  Tears  bring  thoughts  of  Heaven. 

Bloom  bright  fair  flowers.    See  My  loved  one  and  my  own. 

Blue  birds,  linger  here  a  while.    See  Eulalie. 

Brave  Liury  went  up  to  his  darling.    See  Larry's  good  bye. 

Bring  my  brother  back  to  me.    See  Bring  my  brother  back  to  me. 

Cane  brake  jig.    See  Old  folks  quadrilles. 

Come,  I  am  longing  to  hear  thee.    See  Beautiful  child  of  song. 

Come  where  my  love  lies  dreaming.    See  Come  where  my  love  lies  dreaming. 

Come  with  thy  sweet  voice  again.    See  Come  with  thy  sweet  voice  again. 

De  Camptown  ladies  sing  dis  song.    See  Gwine  to  run  all  night. 

De  Glendy  Burk  is  a  mighty  fast  boat.    See  The  Glendy  Burk. 

De  Sliangnai  chicken,  when  you  put  him  in  de  pit.    See  Don't  bet  your  money  on 

de  Shanghai. 
De  time  is  nebber  dreary.    See  Ring  de  banjo. 

Deal  with  me  kindly,  cheer  my  young  heart.    See  Parthenia  to  Ingomar. 
Death  with  his  cold  hand,  hath  robbed  me  of  ev'ry  hope.    See  Linda  has  departed, 
Dere  was  an  old  nigga,  dey  called  him  uncle  Ned.    See  Old  uncle  Ned. 
Did  you  see  dear  Jenny  June.    See  Jenny  June. 
Don't  be  idle  little  children.    See  Don't  be  idle. 
Down  on  de  Mississippi  floating.    See  Nelly  was  a  lady. 
Blue-birds  linger  here  a-while.    See  Eulalie. 
Fairer  than  the  golden  morning.    See  Virginia  belle. 
Far  from  my  childhood  scenes.    See  A  thousand  miles  from  home. 
Farewell  mother  dear,  I  go.    See  Farewell  mother  dear. 
Farewell!  old  cottage,  you  and  I  must  part.    See  Farewell  old  cottage. 
Farewell  sweet  mother,  weep  not.    See  Farewell  sweet  mother. 
Father  of  love,  Father  above.    See  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
Fondly  old  memories  recall  roimd  my  heart.    See  Old  memories. 
For  the  dear  old  flag  I  die.    See  For  the  dear  old  flag  I  die. 
Give  the  stranger  happy  cheer.    See  Give  the  stranger  happy  cheer. 
Going  down  the  shady  dell.    See  Katy  Bell. 
Gone  are  the  days  when  my  heart.    See  Old  black  Joe. 
Happy  hearts  may  feel  no  gloom.    See  When  dear  friends  are  gone. 
Hkrk  there's  music  in  the  air.    See  Music  everywhere,  that's  why  I  love  it  so. 
He  leadeth  me,  Oh!  blessed  thought.    See  He  leadeth  me  beside  still  waters. 
He'll  come  home.    See  The  wife;  or  He'll  come  home. 
Ho!  little  girl,  so  dressed  with  care.    See  The  little  ballad  girl. 
How  many  golden  visions  so  beautiful  and  fair.    See  Golden  dreams  &  fairy  castles. 
I'm  nothing  but  a  plain  old  soldier.    See  Nothing  but  a  plain  old  soldier. 
I'm  thinking  of  sweet  Lena  Clare.    See  Gentle  Lena  Clare. 
I  come  from  Alabama  with  my  banjo  on  my  knee.    See  Susanna. 
I  dream  of  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  hair.    See  Jeanie  with  the  light  brown  liair. 
I  long  for  thee;  must  I  long  and  long  in  vain.    See  Thou  art  the  queen  of  my  song. 
I  remember  the  days  of  our  youth  and  love.    See  Our  bright  summer  days  are  gone. 
I  sit  me  down  by  my  own  fireside.    See  Happy  hours  at  home. 

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I'll  be  a  soldier  and  march  to  the  drum.    See  I'll  be  a  soldier. 

I'll  watch  o'er  thy  dreams.    See  For  thee,  love,  for  thee. 

I've  told  vou  'bout  the  banjo.    See  Dolly  Day. 

I've  wand.ered  far  from  those  I  love.    See  I'll  be  home  to-morrow. 

I  will  be  true  to  thee.    See  I  will  be  true  to  thee. 

I  would  not  die  in  spring  time.    See  I  would  not  die  in  spring  time. 

I  would  not  die  in  summer  time.    See  I  would  not  die  in  summer  time. 

In  the  cheerful  days  of  spring.    See  I'd  be  a  fairy. 

In  the  eye  abides  the  heart.    See  In  the  eye  abides  the  heart. 

In  the  sad  and  mournful  Autumn.    See  She  was  all  the  world  to  me. 

In  the  bosom  dwells  no  sigh.    See  While  the  bowl  goes  round. 

'Twas  hard,  our  parting,  mother  dear.    See  Lizzie  dies  tonight. 

Jenny's  coming  o'er  the  green.    See  Jennys  coming  o'er  the  green. 

Kind  lady,  ask  me  not  to  sing.    See  I  cannot  sing  tonight. 

Lay  me  down  where  the  grass  is  green,  mother.    See  Bury  me  in  the  morning,  mother. 

Leave  me  with  my  mother.    See  Leave  me  with  my  mother. 

Lena,  the  pride  of  our  home.    See  Lena  our  loved  one  is  gone. 

Let  us  pause  in  life's  pleasures.    See  Hard  times  come  again  no  more. 

Linger  in  blissful  repose.    See  Linger  in  blissful  repose. 

Little  Ella,  fairest,  aearfest  unto  me.    See  Little  Ella. 

Little  Ella's  an  angel.    See  Little  Ella's  an  angel. 

Little  Jenny  Dow.    See  Little  Jenny  Dow. 

Little  voices  laughing  free.    See  Where  has  Lulu  gone. 

Little  Willie's  gone  to  Heaven.    See  Willie's  gone  to  Heaven. 

Lubly  Malinda,  come  now  mv  dear.    See  Malmda  May. 

Mar>'  loves  the  flowers.    See  Mary  loves  the  flowers. 

Molly  dear,  I  cannot  linger.    See  Molly  dear  goo<l  night. 

Molly  do  you  love  me.    See  Molly  do  you  love  me. 

Mother,  dear  mother,  'tis  sweet  to  know.    See  Mother,  thou'rt  faithful  to  me. 

Murraer  on,  murmer  on.    See  Choral  Harp. 

My  angel  boy,  thou'rt  nearing  fast.    See  My  angel  boy,  I  cannot  see  thee  die. 

My  boy  is  coming  from  the  war.    See  My  boy  is  coming  from  the  war. 

My  life  is  like  the  summer  rose.    See  None  shall  weep  a  tear  for  me. 

My  mother  and  my  home.    See  A  dream  of  my  mother  and  my  home. 

My  wife  is  a  most  knowing  woman.    See  My  wife  is  a  most  knowing  woman. 

Near  the  broad  Atlantic  waters.    See  Cora  Dean. 

Nelly  Ely.    See  Nelly  Ely. 

No  matter  what  temptations.    See  We'll  still  keep  marching  on. 

No  one  to  love  in  this  beautiful  world.    See  No  one  to  love  and  Why,  no  one  to  love? 

O  the  dear  early  days  in  my  own  fair  land.    See  Sweet  Emerald  Isle  that  I  love  so  well. 

Oh !  all  of  you  poor  single  men.    See  If  you've  only  got  a  moustache. 

Oh  boys  carry  me,  long.    See  Oh  boys  carry  me,  long. 

Oh !  Comrades  fill  no  glass  for  me.    See  Comrades  fill  no  glass  for  me. 

Oh !  Ladies  don't  you  blush.    See  Way  down  in  Ca-i-ro. 

Oh !  Ladies  don't  you  wonder.    See  Dolcy  Jones. 

Oh!  Lemuel  my  lark.    SeeOh.\  Lemuel. 

Oh !  Lily  dear,  it  grieves  me.    See  Farewell  my  Lilly  dear. 

Oh  !  Lou'siana's  de  same  old  state.    See  Lou'siana  Belle. 

Oh  !  There's  no  such  girl  as  mine.    See  Oh  I  There's  no  such  girl  as  mine. 

Oh  !  Willie  is  it  you,  dear.    See  Willie  we  have  missed  you. 

Old  Uncle  Abram  wants  us.    See  A  soldier  in  the  colored  brigade. 

On  the  banks.    See  Over  the  river. 

On  the  lonelv  seabeat  shore.    See  Willie  my  brave. 

Once  T  could,  laugh  and  play.    See  Down  among  the  cane  brakes. 

Once  I  loved  thee  Mary  dear.    See  Once  I  loved  thee  Mary  dear. 

Onward  and  upward  our  watchword  shall  be.    Sgg  Onward  and  upward. 

Open  thy  lattice  love,  listen  to  me.     See  Open  thy  lattice  love. 

Our  Willie  dear  is  dyin^.    See  Our  Willie  dear  is  dying. 

Poor  drooping  maiden  sighing.    See  Poor  drooping  maiden. 

Roaming  with  thee  I  am  happy  and  free.    See  Sweet  little  maid  of  the  mountain. 

Round  de  meadows  am  a  ringing.    See  Massa's  in  de  cold  ground. 

Sadly  to  mine  heart  appealing.    See  Sadly  to  mine  heart  appealing. 

Sitting  in  the  cosy  parlor.    See  Kissing  in  the  dark. 

Slumber,  my  darling,  thy  mother  is  near.    See  Slumber  my  darling. 

So  Mr.  Brown  you've  come  at  last.    See  Mr.  &  Mrs.  Brown. 

Soft  be  thy  slumbers.     See  Ellen  Bayne. 

Some  folks  like  to  sigh.    See  Some  folks. 


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Somebodies  coming  to  see  me  tonight.    iSee  Somebodies  coming  to  see  me  tonight. 

Stand  up  for  the  flag  of  our  country.    See  Stand  up  for  the  flag. 

Stand  up  for  the  truth  all  your  lifetime.    See  Stand  up  for  the  truth. 

Summer  breath,  summer  breath,  whispering  low.    See  Stay  summer  breath. 

Sweetly  she  sleeps,  my  Alice  fair.    See  Sweetly  she  sleeps,  my  Alice  fair. 

Take  I  pray  thee  this  small  locket.    See  Give  this  to  mother. 

Tell  me  have  you  ever  met  her.    See  The  spirit  of  my  song. 

Tell  me  love  of  thy  early  dreams.    See  Tell  me  love  of  thy  early  love. 

Tell  me  of  the  angels,  mother.    See  Tell  me  of  the  angels  mother. 

Tell  me,  tell  me,  gentle  lady.    See  Oh !  tell  me  of  my  mother. 

Tell  me,  tell  me,  weary  soldier.    See  Was  my  brother  in  the  battle. 

The  blue  bird  is  singing  his  lay.    See  Willie  has  gone  to  the  war. 

The  flags  are  flying  and  brave  men  dying    See  We've  a  million  in  the  field. 

The  land  of  my  home  is  flitting.    See  M^gie  by -my  side. 

The  mom  of  life  is  past.    See  Old  dog  Tray. 

The  pride  of  the  village,  and  the  fairest  in  the  dell.    See  Faiiy-Belle. 

The  pure!  The  bright!  The  beautiful.    SeeTheipmel  The  bright!  The  beautiful. 

The  summer's  commg  on.    See  Merry  little  birds  are  we. 

The  sun  shines  bright  in  the  old  Kentucky  home.    See  My  old  Kentucky  home,  good 

night. 
The  sweet  spring  time  is  here.    See  Happy  little  ones  are  we. 
The  \allage  bells  are  ringing.     See  Village  maiden. 
The  weary  soldier  reaches  home.    See  The  soldier's  home. 
There's  a  beautiful  shore.    See  The  beautiful  shore. 
There's  a  good  time  coming.     See  There's  a  good  time  coming. 
There's  a  land  of  bliss  where  the  weary  are  at  rest.    See  There's  a  land  of  bliss. 
There  is  a  land  of  love.    See  There  is  a  land  of  love. 
There's  a  wound  in  my  spirit.     See  Annie  my  own  love. 
There's  no  such  girl  as  mine.    See  Oh !  there's  no  such  girl  as  mine. 
There  was  a  time.    See  There  was  a  time. 

They  are  sowing  their  seed  in  the  daylight  fair.    See  What  shall  the  harvest  be? 
Thou  hast  roam'd  under  summer  skies.    See  Mine  is  the  mourning  heart. 
Thou  wilt  come  no  more,  gentle  Annie.     See  Gentle  Annie. 
Through  varied  scenes  of  care  and  strife.    See  Sitting  by  my  own  cabin  door. 
To  the  fair  shores  of  Eden.    See  The  bright  hills  of  glory. 
Turn  not  away.    See  Turn  not  away. 

Under  the  willow  she's  sleeping.    See  Under  the  willow  she's  sleeping. 
Way  down  on  de  old  plantation.'    See  Angelina  Baker. 
Way  down  upon  de  Swanee  ribber.     See  Old  folks  at  home. 
We  are  coming  Father  Abraam.     See  We  are  coming  Father  Abraam. 
We  have  made  a  grave  for  little  Belle  Blair.    See  Little  Belle  Blair. 
We  live  in  hard  and  stirring  times.    See  That's  what  the  matter. 
We  parted  in  the  spring  time  of  Ufe.    See  Nell  and  I. 
We'll  all  meet  our  Saviour.    See  We'll  all  meet  our  Saviour. 
We'll  put  for  de  souf.     See  Away  down  south. 
We'll  tune  our  hearts  to  harmony.    See  We'll  tune  our  hearts. 
What  did  our  Lord  and  Savior  say.    See  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me. 
What  must  a  fairy's  dream  be?    See  What  must  a  fairy's  dream  be? 
What  to  me  are  earth's  pleasures.    See  Sorrow  shall  come  again  no  more. 
When  my  mother's  hands  are  o'er  me  spread.    See  The  angels  are  singing  unto  me. 
When  old  friends  were  here.    See  When  old  friends  were  here. 
When  our  earthly  sun  is  setting.    See  Oh  !  'tis  glorious. 

When  the  day  breaks  forth  on  the  dewy  lawn.    See  The  hour  for  thee  and  me. 
Wlien  the  twiUght  shadows  fall.     See  The  voices  that  are  gone. 
When  this  dreadful  war  is  ended.     See  When  this  dreadful  war  is  ended. 
WTiere  is  thy  spirit,  Mary?    See  Where  is  thy  spirit,  Mary? 
"V^Tiile  in  their  sunny  bowers.     See  Lily  Ray. 

While  the  flowers  bloom  in  gladness.    See  I  see  her  still  in  my  dreams. 
White  folks  I'll  sing  for  vou.    See  My  brudder  Gum. 
Who  has  our  Redeemer  heard.    See  Seek  and  ye  shall  find. 
Why  has  thy  merry  face  gone.    See  Laura  Lee. 
Why  have  my  loved  ones  gone.    See  TSTiy  have  my  loved  ones  gone. 
Wilt  thou  be  gone  lova.    See  Wilt  thou  be  gone  love. 
Wilt  thou  be  true,  dearest,  to  me?    See  Wilt  thou  be  true? 
With  a  heart  forsaken  I  wander.    See  Lula  is  gone.  • 

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